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Awl ol martsea`: "Bore his ear through with an awl" (Exo 21:6, Deu 15:17). The ear was pierced as being the organ of hearing, thus signifying the servant's promise of obedience. See BORE.

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Awl ol martsea`: "Bore his ear through with an awl" (Exo 21:6, Deu 15:17). The ear was pierced as being the organ of hearing, thus signifying the servant's promise of obedience. See BORE.

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