Job 31:13

If I have dismissed the case of my male or female servants
when they made a complaint against me,

Exodus 21:20-21

“When a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod, and the slave dies under his abuse, the owner must be punished.

Exodus 21:26-27

“When a man strikes the eye of his male or female slave and destroys it, he must let the slave go free in compensation for his eye.

Leviticus 25:43

You are not to rule over them harshly but fear your God.

Leviticus 25:46

You may leave them to your sons after you to inherit as property; you can make them slaves for life. But concerning your brothers, the Israelites, you must not rule over one another harshly.

Deuteronomy 15:12-15

“If your fellow Hebrew, a man or woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, you must set him free in the seventh year.

Deuteronomy 24:14-15

“Do not oppress a hired hand who is poor and needy, whether one of your brothers or one of the foreigners residing within a town in your land.

At the end of seven years, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must send him out free from you. But your ancestors did not obey Me or pay any attention.

Ephesians 6:9

And masters, treat your slaves the same way, without threatening them, because you know that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.

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Summary

Job 31:13

If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me;

The cause

General references

Exodus 21:26

Exodus 23:6

Deuteronomy 24:14

Bible References