Lessons from Jeremiah 34

Considering some of the lessons in Jeremiah chapter 34.

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Interesting study. I just came across Jeremiah 34:8 - 11 as a reference from another study.I was a bit taken back and wanted to know more about Hebrew slaves in Jerusalem and so I am on my search. Two videos popped up, yours and white pastor. The pastor covered 34-35 but #1 avoided the term "slave" and #2 only read 34:1-7. LOL I say all of this to say I appreciate your introduction. However, I am a bit confused why you down played the term slave. I understand there is a difference between transatlantic slave trade (American slaves which happened centuries later) vs hebrew slaves in Jerusalem. Yes, I know about the every 7 years debt rule too. What I do not understand is how servitudes (as you stated instead of the term slaves) are "forced" back into slavery? Please explain HOW the slave owners forced former slaves/servants BACK into slavery? I also came across a hebrew slave story that was enslaved for over 22 years. During the time he tried to escape several times. If it is just servitude why were they not let go? Thanks for your time.

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Thanks for your question and for watching the video. The exact manner by which they are brought back is not given to us, except for God's use of the phrase "brought them back into subjection" (Jeremiah 34:16). The word "subjection" means to subdue with force. It was in these actions that they violated the law, and by doing so turned it into more of the slave situation we commonly associate with the term. It is also going to be for these actions (and others like them) that God is going to show his distaste and judge them. This will not be the only time the nobility of the Israelites will try this. Nehemiah will have to deal with a similar situation over 100 years later in Nehemiah 5. This seemed to have become a greater issue among the people after they moved to kings with a nobility class over having a familial/tribal arrangement of governance as there was at the beginning of the law.