Awl (ISBE)

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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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• part_of source-manifest/isbe — ISBE (PD)