Discovery BoxExodus 21:11 
Context21:11 If he does not provide her with these three things, then she will go out free, without paying money. 1
Exodus 25:27
Context25:27 The rings are to be close to the frame to provide places 2 for the poles to carry the table.
Exodus 37:14
Context37:14 The rings were close to the frame to provide places for the poles to carry the table.
Exodus 38:5
Context38:5 He cast four rings for the four corners of the bronze grating, to provide places for the poles.
1 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.
2 tn Heb “houses”; NAB, NASB “holders.”
