Jeremiah 2:14

Was Israel a servant? Born in the house, was he? Wherefore hath he become a prey?

Exodus 4:22

Then shalt thou say unto Pharaoh, Thus, saith Yahweh - My son - my firstborn, is Israel;

Genesis 15:3

And Abram said - Lo, to me, hast thou not given seed, -

Ecclesiastes 2:7

I acquired, men-servants and women-servants, and, the children of the household, were mine, - also possessions, herds and flocks in abundance, were mine, beyond all who had been before me in Jerusalem;

Isaiah 50:1

Thus, saith Yahweh - Where then is the set, oil of your mothers divorce, whom I have put away? Or, which of my creditors, is it to whom I have sold you? Lo! for your iniquities, have ye been sold, And for your transgressions, hath your mother been put away.

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Summary

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

Bible References

Israel

Exodus 4:22
Then shalt thou say unto Pharaoh, Thus, saith Yahweh - My son - my firstborn, is Israel;
Isaiah 50:1
Thus, saith Yahweh - Where then is the set, oil of your mothers divorce, whom I have put away? Or, which of my creditors, is it to whom I have sold you? Lo! for your iniquities, have ye been sold, And for your transgressions, hath your mother been put away.

He a home-born

Genesis 15:3
And Abram said - Lo, to me, hast thou not given seed, -
Ecclesiastes 2:7
I acquired, men-servants and women-servants, and, the children of the household, were mine, - also possessions, herds and flocks in abundance, were mine, beyond all who had been before me in Jerusalem;