then his master shall bring him to [a]God, then he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an [b]awl; and he shall serve him permanently.

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  1. Exodus 21:6 Or the judges (who acted in God’s name)
  2. Exodus 21:6 I.e., a pointed tool

then his master must take him before the judges.[a](A) He shall take him to the door or the doorpost and pierce(B) his ear with an awl. Then he will be his servant for life.(C)

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  1. Exodus 21:6 Or before God