The word slavery is used differently when it comes to biblical Hebrew, Koine Greek, and in common English (not a Bible translation).
Is Slavery Always Bad?
How Are We to Understand Slavery In Both The Old and New Testaments?
The stark, harsh image that comes to mind when we think of slavery is that of the dark, sweaty bodies of slaves bent over rowing ships as the boss man beat them with whips. What about the Bible?
COLOSSIANS 3:22 BDC: Did Paul’s Words Not Support Slavery?
Colossians 3:22 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 22 Slaves, obey in all things them who are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord: Clearly, the apostle Paul did not condone slavery, nor did any of the apostle's own slaves, including Paul. To understand the... Continue Reading →