- Bible
- Exodus
- Chapter 21
- Verse 9
And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.
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Gill's Exposition
And if he have betrothed her unto his son,.... Not caring to betroth and marry her himself, as being more suitable in age for his son than for himself:
he shall deal with her after the manner of…
Adam Clarke
Betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her - He shall give her the same dowry he would give to one of his own daughters. From these laws we learn, that if a man's son married his servant, by…
The first verse is the general title of the laws contained in this and the two following chapters, some of them relating to the religious worship of God, but most of them relating to matters between…
Cambridge Bible
Second special case: if at the time of purchasing the woman, her master intends her for his son.
If he designate her for his son, he shall deal with her according to the rights of daughters i.e. treat…