Bible Dictionaries
Awl
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Awl'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​a/awl.html. 1897.