Does the Bible Permit Slave Beating? Exodus 21 Response | Difficult Passages #18
Sean McDowell
apologetics
June 28, 2026
Does the Bible actually defend beating your slaves? Exodus 21 is today's difficult passage and it's a tough one for us to address because context is key. Carmen Imes is here today to explain that context and address this big issue.
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Scripture
ExodusExodus 21
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