Exodus 21:2

If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:2

BSB
If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything.
AKJV
If you buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
CPDV
If you buy a Hebrew servant, six years shall he serve you; in the seventh, he shall depart freely, without charge.
ERV
If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
NHEB
"If you buy a Hebrew servant, he shall serve six years and in the seventh he shall go out free without paying anything.
SMT
If thou shalt buy a Hebrew servant, six years shall he serve: and in the seventh he shall go forth free gratuitously.

Commentary for Exodus 21:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:2
Summary
Hebrew servant gains freedom after six years.
Event
Servant release after six years
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law