What does the Bible say about the Hebrew bond slave?

The law of the Hebrew bond slave presented in Exodus 21 serves as a profound typology for Christ and his relationship with his people. Under this law, a Hebrew servant could serve for six years and then be set free. However, if he chose to stay, pledging love for his master and family, he would be marked to serve forever. This imagery reflects Christ's voluntary decision to serve his Father and his people eternally, expressing both love and obligation. In this way, the bond slave illustrates how Christ became the ultimate servant, taking on the sins of his people and serving forever as their Redeemer. This parallels Psalm 40, where Christ declares, 'I delight to do thy will, O my God'.