Bible Dictionary
Slave
Slavery was recognized and regulated by the Mosaic law, which imposed limits and protections on the existing institution. The gospel’s teaching of human dignity and brotherhood stands opposed to oppression and exploitation.
Biblical Usage
Scripture refers to slavery under the Mosaic law and uses “slaves” in Revelation 18:13, where the underlying Greek expression means “bodies.” The sources describe the spirit of the gospel as hostile to slavery in every form.
Scripture References
Jeremiah 2:14
Revelation 18:13
Exodus 21:20
Exodus 21:21
Exodus 21:26
Exodus 21:27
Leviticus 25:44-46
Joshua 9:6-27
Leviticus 25:25
Leviticus 25:39
Exodus 22:1
Exodus 22:3
Exodus 21:7
Leviticus 25:40
Exodus 21:2
Exodus 15:12
Exodus 21:6
Leviticus 25:43
Leviticus 25:47-55
Exodus 21:4
Exodus 21:5
Exodus 21:7-9
Exodus 21:7-11
Joel 3:6
Amos 1:6
1Macc 3:42
2Macc 8:11
Numbers 31:26
Leviticus 25:44
Leviticus 25:45
Genesis 14:14
Genesis 17:12
Ecclesiastes 2:7
Exodus 21:32
Leviticus 19:20
Leviticus 25:46
Leviticus 24:17
Leviticus 24:22
Exodus 12:44