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What does the Bible say about slavery?

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The Bible addresses slavery in the context of both civil and spiritual aspects, particularly illustrating sin's bondage through the metaphor of slavery.

The Bible discusses slavery in both the Old and New Testaments, revealing it as a significant social institution in human history. In Exodus 21, the regulations for Hebrew servants establish that they could serve for six years and be freed in the seventh year. This serves to illustrate the broader concept of redemption and freedom from bondage, eventually fulfilled in Christ. Furthermore, slavery in Scripture is not merely a physical state but serves as a type of the spiritual slavery experienced by all humanity due to sin. John 8 illustrates this, declaring that those who commit sin are slaves to sin, highlighting the need for liberation through Christ. Thus, slavery, while often criticized, underscores the profound biblical truths of redemption and spiritual freedom.
Scripture References: Exodus 21:1-6, John 8:30-36, Titus 2:9-10, Ephesians 6:5-9, Colossians 4:1

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