Jeremiah 2:14


“Is Israel a servant? Is he a slave by birth?
Why has he become a captive and a prey?

Exodus 4:22

Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Israel is My son, My firstborn.

Genesis 15:3

And Abram continued, “Since You have given no child to me, one (a servant) born in my house is my heir.”

Ecclesiastes 2:7

I bought male and female slaves and had slaves born in my house. I also possessed herds and flocks larger than any who preceded me in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 50:1

The Lord declares this;

“Where is the certificate of divorce
By which I have sent your mother away, [O Israel]?
Or to which one of My creditors did I sell you [as slaves]?
In fact, You were sold for your wickedness [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing],
And for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?

Bible References

Israel

Exodus 4:22
Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, “Israel is My son, My firstborn.
Isaiah 50:1
The Lord declares this;

“Where is the certificate of divorce
By which I have sent your mother away, [O Israel]?
Or to which one of My creditors did I sell you [as slaves]?
In fact, You were sold for your wickedness [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing],
And for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

He a home-born

Genesis 15:3
And Abram continued, “Since You have given no child to me, one (a servant) born in my house is my heir.”
Ecclesiastes 2:7
I bought male and female slaves and had slaves born in my house. I also possessed herds and flocks larger than any who preceded me in Jerusalem.