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Easton's Bible Dictionary

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An instrument only referred to in connection with the custom of boring the ear of a slave (Exodus 21:6; Deuteronomy 15:17 ), in token of his volunteering perpetual service when he might be free. (Compare Psalm 40:6; Isaiah 50:5 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Awl'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​a/awl.html. 1897.
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