Jeremiah 2:14

"Israel is not a slave, is he? He was not born into slavery, was he? If not, why then is he being carried off?

Exodus 4:22

You must say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the Lord, "Israel is my son, my firstborn,

Genesis 15:3

Abram added, "Since you have not given me a descendant, then look, one born in my house will be my heir!"

Ecclesiastes 2:7

I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock -- both herds and flocks -- than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.

Isaiah 50:1

This is what the Lord says: "Where is your mother's divorce certificate by which I divorced her? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold because of your sins; because of your rebellious acts I divorced your mother.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Israel

Exodus 4:22
You must say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the Lord, "Israel is my son, my firstborn,
Isaiah 50:1
This is what the Lord says: "Where is your mother's divorce certificate by which I divorced her? Or to which of my creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold because of your sins; because of your rebellious acts I divorced your mother.

He a home-born

Genesis 15:3
Abram added, "Since you have not given me a descendant, then look, one born in my house will be my heir!"
Ecclesiastes 2:7
I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock -- both herds and flocks -- than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.

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