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AWL

ISBE
Easton
Nave
Smith (1896)

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
James Orr, M.A., D.D., General Editor - 1915

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

Easton Bible Dictionary
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., published by Thomas Nelson, 1897.

AWL:
an instrument only referred to in connection with the custom of boring the ear of a slave (Ex. 21:6; Deut. 15:17), in token of his volunteering perpetual service when he might be free. (Comp. Ps. 40:6; Isa. 50:5).

Nave Topical Bible
Orville J. Nave, AM., D.D., LL.D.

AWL: -A tool Ex 21:6; De 15:17

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1896)

AWL:
a tool of which we do not know the ancient form. The only notice of it is in connection with the custom of boring the ear of the slave. (ex 21:6; deuteronomy 15:17)