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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 12:44

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Servant - The circumcision of the slave, thus enjoined formally on the first day that Israel became a nation, in accordance with the law given to Abraham, (see the margin reference) made him a true member of the family, equally entitled to all religious privileges. In the household of a priest the slave was even permitted to eat the consecrated food: Leviticus 22:11. return to 'Top of Page'
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