'Masters' in the Bible
Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is Jesse’s son? Many slaves these days are running away from their masters.
So get up early in the morning, you and your masters’ servants who came with you. When you’ve all gotten up early, go as soon as it’s light.”
To those who send him, a trustworthy messengeris like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;he refreshes the life of his masters.
The sayings of the wise are like goads, and those from masters of collections are like firmly embedded nails. The sayings are given by one Shepherd.
Command them to go to their masters, saying: This is what the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: This is what you must say to your masters:
ה HeHer adversaries have become her masters;her enemies are at ease,for the Lord has made her sufferbecause of her many transgressions.Her children have gone awayas captives before the adversary.
“No one can be a slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot be slaves of God and of money.
“Yes, Lord,” she said, “yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table!”
And do not be called masters either, because you have one Master, the Messiah.
No household slave can be the slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t be slaves to both God and money.”
Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ.
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.
Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don’t work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord.
Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
All who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters to be worthy of all respect, so that God’s name and His teaching will not be blasphemed.
Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.Teach and encourage these things.
Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back
Household slaves, submit with all fear to your masters, not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.
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- Subdue (32 instances)
- Superior (40 instances)
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