Exo 21:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : If someone buys a Hebrew servant, the servant must work for six years. In the seventh year, he is set free without having to pay anything. This rule teaches both masters and servants about mercy and moderation. It reminds the Israelites that they were once slaves themselves in Egypt, so now that they are free, they should not treat others harshly .

‏ Exodus 21:2

v. 2: If someone buys a Hebrew servant, the servant must work for six years. In the seventh year, he is set free without having to pay anything. This rule teaches both masters and servants about mercy and moderation. It reminds the Israelites that they were once slaves themselves in Egypt, so now that they are free, they should not treat others harshly .