Exodus 21:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:8 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:8 — KJV
“If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a strange nation he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her. please...: Heb. be evil in the eyes of, etc”
— Exodus 21:8 (KJV)
Exodus 21:8 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 21:8
“And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; pleased...: Heb. were evil in the eyes, etc”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:8: please, seeing, heb
“And if a sojourner or stranger wax rich by thee, and thy brother that dwelleth by him wax poor, and sell himself unto the stranger or sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the stranger's family: wax rich...: Heb. his hand obtain, etc”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:8: himself, let, sell
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:8: please, then, let
“Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. maketh...: or, is accounted mad it displeased...: Heb. it was evil in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:8: please, himself, let
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:8: hath, then, let
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