Biblical Parallels Index – Shemot 21

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See Makbilot Bamikra for links to the various verses which discuss the laws of the Hebrew servant. They are discussed in Shemot 21, Vayikra 25 and Devarim 15.

See Slaves for a visual aid that depicts the parallels and differences between the Biblical sections which discuss the Hebrew servant.
See Two Hebrew Servants, by R. Elchanan Samet, for analysis of the parallels and differences between the various sets of laws. R. Samet provides a halakhic and conceptual explanation of the variations, following the opinion that the laws of Mishpatim/Re'eh apply to a thief who was forced into servitude, while those in Behar relate to one who sells himself out of poverty.

Biblical Parallels Index – Shemot 21/0