Deuteronomy 15:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

Here is, I. A repetition of the law that had been given concerning Hebrew servants who had sold themselves for servants, or were sold by their parents through extreme poverty, or were sold by the court of judgment for some crime committed. The law was, 1. That they should serve but six years, and in the seventh should go out free, Deut. 15:12. Compare Exod. 21:2. And, if the year of jubilee happened before they served out their time, that would be their discharge. God's Israel were a free... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:15

And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt ,.... Where they were used hardly, and their lives were made bitter in hard bondage; and therefore should show the greater compassion to servants, whose case they could not but sympathize with, and have a fellow feeling of and the Lord thy God redeemed thee ; from the house of bondage and state of slavery, after they had been in it many years: therefore I command thee this thing today , to release their servants at... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

From injunctions regarding the treatment of the poor and of debtors the transition is easy to the law concerning slaves, inasmuch as it was through the stress of poverty that any became such from among their brethren. The law, as here laid down, is the same as that in Exodus 21:2-6 , somewhat expanded; the most important addition being that the slave is not only to go free after six years of service, but is to be furnished by his master with the means of setting up a home for himself. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The rights of the slaves. By some who are but slightly acquainted with the subject, and who have too strong an animus against the Old Book to deal fairly with it, it has been made a matter of complaint against our Lord and his apostles that they did not put down slavery with a strong hand. The same may be said of Moses. If, however, without prejudging the case, we reverently ask, Why was it that he, as a divinely commissioned legislator, tolerated the institution of slavery? we are but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The freedom of the slave. The seventh year was the year of personal release as well as release from debt. Slavery among the Jews was utterly unlike the slavery of modern times. It arose when a Jew became bankrupt; he might then sell his services to his creditor, and pay off his debt by honest work. But beyond sis years his service need not continue. As soon as the sabbatic year came round he could claim his liberty. In such. a case, his master is counseled to be generous when he goes,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

Slaves to be regarded as brethren. Quiet revolutions are the most permanent and the most successful. Sudden and violent assaults upon social institutions are sure to provoke reaction. All great changes must commence in the thought and feeling of the people. I. SOCIAL USAGES , THOUGH EVIL , MUST BE TEMPORARILY TOLERATED . It is difficult to realize the conditions of human life in the earlier ages of the world. Many found a livelihood: by the use of the sword and by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-19

Bondmen. No argument in favor of modern slave-holding can be drawn from Hebrew bend-service. The Hebrew bondmen, unlike modern slaves, were incorporated as part of the nation; had legal rights; took part in the religious feasts; if mutilated or injured, thereby obtained their freedom. On the sabbatic year the Hebrew bondman regained his freedom, going out, not simply free, but loaded with presents. We learn— I. THE NATURAL RIGHT OF MAN TO HIS FREEDOM . ( Deuteronomy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:15

Compliance is enforced by the consideration that the Israelites had been themselves bondmen in Egypt, and had been redeemed out of that bondage by God (cf. Deuteronomy 5:15 ; Deuteronomy 10:19 ; Deuteronomy 16:12 ; Deuteronomy 24:18 , Deuteronomy 24:22 ; Exodus 22:20 ; Exodus 23:9 ; Le 19:34). As God had dealt by them, so it behooved them to deal by others in like condition and need. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 15:15-18

The commands here are repeated from Exodus 21:2-6, with amplifications relative to the maidservant Deuteronomy 15:12 and to the making (Deuteronomy 15:13 ff) liberal provision for launching the freedman on an independent course of life. The release of the servant is connected with the sabbatical principle though not with the sabbatical year. It is noteworthy also that the prospect of a gift of this sort, the amount of which was left to the master’s discretion, would be likely to encourage... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 15:15-17

Deuteronomy 15:15-17. The Lord redeemed thee And brought thee out with riches, which, because they would not, God gave thee as a just recompense for thy service; and therefore thou shalt follow his example, and send out thy servant furnished with all convenient provisions. For ever All the time of his life, or, at least, till the year of jubilee. Likewise That is, either dismiss her with plenty, or engage her to perpetual servitude, in the same manner and by the same rites. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:12-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Deuteronomy 15:15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Deuteronomy 15:15-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Deuteronomy 15:15-17

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