26 The lessons of slavery and service are designed to bring justice to existing customs in antiquity. The message is: Those in slavery for one reason or another should have the hope of freedom and the choice of service (vv. 2–6). For the rulings on the daughter, the message could be: Women, who were often at the mercy of their husbands or masters, must not be trapped in an unfortunate situation, but be treated well by their masters or husbands (vv. 7–11). God is preventing people who have power over others from abusing it.

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And if he does not do these three things for her, she shall go out for nothing, without payment of money.

If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money.

And if he does not do these three things for her, she may leave free of charge, without any payment.

If he fails in any of these three obligations, she may leave as a free woman without making any payment.

And if he does not do for her these three, she shall go out for nothing; there will not be silver paid for her.

And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money.

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