Of Israel in Egypt (Ex. 2:23, 25; 5), which is called the "house of bondage" (13:3; 20:2). This word is used also with reference to the captivity in Babylon (Isa. 14:3), and the oppression of the Persian king (Ezra 9:8, 9).
·adj Obligation; tie of duty. II. Bondage ·adj Villenage; tenure of land on condition of doing the ...
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