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ôl מרצע , marcēa‛ ̌ : "Bore his ear through with an awl" (Exodus 21:6; Deuteronomy 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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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Awl'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​a/awl.html. 1915.
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