Deuteronomy 15:17

Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 15:17

BSB
then take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door, and he will become your servant for life. And treat your maidservant the same way.
AKJV
Then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant for ever. And also to your maidservant you shall do likewise.
CPDV
then you shall take an awl and pierce his ear, at the door of your house. And he shall serve you even forever. You shall also act similarly toward your woman servant.
ERV
then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.
NHEB
then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant forever. Also to your female servant you shall do likewise.
SMT
And take an awl and give it upon his ear, and against the door, and he was to thee for a servant forever. And also to thy maid shalt thou do thus.

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Overview of Deuteronomy 15:17
Summary
Mark willing servants with permanent mark
Event
Ear piercing ceremony for servants
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual