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The Talmud answers: That verse serves to establish that redeeming him is an obligation. And even according to the opinion of R' Yehoshua, who says that there is no requirement to redeem land, this case is different, as it is proper to redeem him to prevent him from being assimilated by non-Jews.
Come and hear a proof from a baraita: What is the meaning when the verse states: “May redeem him,” “may redeem him,” and “may redeem him” (Leviticus 25:48–49), 3 times? This serves to include all redemptions, and that they are redeemed in this order. What, is it not correct to say that this inclu
§ The Talmud returns to the Mishnah, which teaches: And a Hebrew slave who is pierced after serving 6 years is acquired as a slave for a longer period through piercing his ear with an awl. The Talmud explains that this is as it is written: “And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl, and he s
The Mishnah further teaches that a pierced slave acquires himself through the advent of the Jubilee Year and through the master’s death. The Talmud explains that this is as it is written: “And he shall serve him forever” (Exodus 21:6). This term indicates that he serves only the master, but not the
A baraita states: From the term “an awl” I have derived only that a master can pierce the ear of a Hebrew slave with an awl. From where do I derive that a sharp thorn [sol], a thorn [sira], a needle, an auger, and a stylus used to engrave in wax may be used? The verse states: “And you shall take th