The Book of the Covenant, Chapter 3: Personal Rights (Exodus 21:12-27)
God unpacks the implications of the Sixth Commandment: justice is important, but it must be measured out with equal reverence for all human life.
Exodus, Book 3 (15:22 through 24:11)
God unpacks the implications of the Sixth Commandment: justice is important, but it must be measured out with equal reverence for all human life.
God unpacks the implications of the Eighth Commandment: restitution must be measured out according to the harm done, not according to the status of the people involved.
God double-clicks on the Ninth Commandment, and reveals that true worship must result in social justice among his people.
The Lord continues to expand upon the connection between true worship and true social justice — not just in the courtroom, but in business.
God finishes his dictation by explaining how true worship will lead his people all the way home.
In one great ceremony, the Lord marries, adopts, and is enthroned over his people, and in the process proves that he loves them, that he will love them forever.