Exodus 21:26

Catholic Public Domain Version

If anyone will have struck the eye of his male or female servant, having left them with one eye, he shall release them freely, because of the eye that he has put out.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:5

"And now, as is the flesh of our brothers, so is our flesh; and as are their sons, so also are our sons. Behold, we have subjugated our sons and our daughters into servitude, and some of our daughters are slaves, nor do we have the ability to redeem them, for others possess our fields and our vineyards."

Psalm 9:12

Sing a psalm to the Lord, who dwells in Zion. Announce his study among the Gentiles.

Exodus 21:20

Whoever strikes his male or female servant with a staff, and if they have died by his hands, he shall be guilty of a crime.

Exodus 21:24

an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot,

Exodus 21:25

a scrape for a scrape, a wound for a wound, a bruise for a bruise.

Exodus 21:27

Likewise, if he knocks out a tooth of his male or female servant, he shall similarly release them freely.

Ephesians 6:9

And you, lords, act similarly toward them, setting aside threats, knowing that the Lord of both you and them is in heaven. For with him there is no favoritism toward anyone.

Deuteronomy 16:19

and not so as to show favoritism to either side. You shall not accept a person's reputation, nor gifts. For gifts blind the eyes of the wise and alter the words of the just.

Colossians 4:1

You masters, supply your servants with what is just and equitable, knowing that you, too, have a Master in heaven.