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Exodus 21:21
Exodus 21:21
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especially in point of servitude, nor are the penalties annexed binding
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THE BOOK OF THE COVENANT.—Continued.
I. Laws connected with the rights of persons (Exodus 21:1-32). The regulations of this section concern—
1. Slavery (Exodus 21:2-6);
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I. INJURIES BY MAN.
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