0 According to the Bible, when is it OK to beat your slaves?

One believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Romans 14:2

Trivia: According to Romans 9:13, who did God hate?

According to the Bible, when is it OK to beat your slaves?


As long as they live at least a day or two after the beating.

If a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and ... he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money. Exodus 21:20

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