Deuteronomy 15:19
"It shall not seem hard to you when you let him go free from you, for he has been double the value of a hired hand as he served you six years. The LORD your God will bless you in all that you do."
Key Reflection
This passage emphasizes the significant value and contribution of a servant over a long period, indicating that letting him go free is not burdensome because of his worth. It also foreshadows God's blessings on those who adhere to His commands, symbolizing the reciprocal relationship between obedience and divine favor in the covenant community.
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