Exodus 21
-Chapter 21 begins a long portion of ordinances that are set
before the children of Israel. These are the statutes that the LORD has given
for success in the land that they will inhabit for the purpose of perpetuity
and welfare. These laws are fair and binding and will point the way toward
helping people see the need for a gracious Savior because failure in these
practices is inevitable. Those who live by the law will die by the law
(Leviticus 18:5, Deuteronomy 27:26, Galatians 3:12). The basic premise is an
“eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn,
wound for wound, bruise for bruise (Exodus 21:24-25).” *Application* The
primary point to consider is this, “the law can restrain evil, but can never
impute righteousness.” These laws will perpetuate a cordial society where
people consider others in their actions. The issue of slavery is addressed but
not condoned.
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