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Originally Posted by Rick Larson Quote: |
[20] ...and if a man beats his male or female servant with a rod, so that he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished. [21] Notwithstanding, if he remains alive a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his property.
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I read this in my daily reading today. It's a hard one for me to grasp. Can anyone help me make some sense out of this, or point me in the direction of a helpful resource? | What is it that makes it seem difficult to grasp or to make sense out of it? Is it offensive? |
Yes, at first glance it appears rather harsh. I know there has to be more to it than meets the eye, which is why I'm asking about it.