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Exodus 21:9

Exodus 21:9
And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 21:1-11

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

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…