Yahweh: Masters, slaves are your property. You are free to beat them as long as they don't die within two days

"Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property."
Exodus 21:20-21

"A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response."
Proverbs 29:19

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Yahweh: Slaves, obey your masters, even the harsh ones

"Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh."
1 Peter 2:18

"Slaves, obey your human masters in everything. Don't work only while being watched, in order to please men, but work wholeheartedly, fearing the Lord."
Colossians 3:22

"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ."
Ephesians 6:5

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