Exodus 21:11

21:11 If he does not provide her with these three things, then she will go out free, without paying money.

Exodus 23:26

23:26 No woman will miscarry her young or be barren in your land. I will fulfill the number of your days.


sn The lessons of slavery and service are designed to bring justice to existing customs in antiquity. The message is: Those in slavery for one reason or another should have the hope of freedom and the choice of service (vv. 2-6). For the rulings on the daughter, the message could be: Women, who were often at the mercy of their husbands or masters, must not be trapped in an unfortunate situation, but be treated well by their masters or husbands (vv. 7-11). God is preventing people who have power over others from abusing it.

tn Or “abort”; Heb “cast.”

sn No one will die prematurely; this applies to the individual or the nation. The plan of God to bless was extensive, if only the people would obey.