This is a most humane and merciful addition to the law in
   Ex 21:2-11; enforced upon the Israelites by the consideration
   of their Egyptian bondage.  As a faithful servant has made no
   property for himself while honestly serving his master, so
   now, when he quits his service, he has nothing to begin the
   world with except what the kindness of his master may bestow
   upon him as a remuneration for his zeal and fidelity.  Though
   what was to be bestowed upon servants is not fixed, yet they
   were to be liberally supplied.  (ver. 14.)

  Ge 31:42  Ex 3:21  Le 25:42-44  Pr 3:27,28  Jer 22:13  Mal 3:5 
  Col 4:1