And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Prophet and lawgiver of Judaism
Exodus 21:20-21, laws on beating slaves
Approx. 1400 BCE
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"Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you."
Philosophical"Now, if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation…"
Strange & Unusual"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people."
Controversial"Here I am coming to you in a thick cloud, so that the people may hear when I speak with you and may also believe in you forever."
Humorous"And he turned again into the camp; but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle."
Humorous