Exo 21:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : To make this choice permanent, the master brings the servant to the judges and then to the door or doorpost. The master pierces the servant’s ear as a sign, and the servant stays for life. This law puts a mark on servants who refuse freedom to remind everyone that God values liberty. This idea is echoed in the New Testament where Christians are reminded that they are “bought with a price” and should not be slaves to anyone (1 Corinthians 7:23 ). It also shows that masters must not abuse their servants, as one day their roles could be reversed (Philemon 16 ).

‏ Exodus 21:6

v. 6: To make this choice permanent, the master brings the servant to the judges and then to the door or doorpost. The master pierces the servant’s ear as a sign, and the servant stays for life. This law puts a mark on servants who refuse freedom to remind everyone that God values liberty. This idea is echoed in the New Testament where Christians are reminded that they are “bought with a price” and should not be slaves to anyone (1 Corinthians 7:23 ^a). It also shows that masters must not abuse their servants, as one day their roles could be reversed (Philemon 16 ^b).