Manumit
To manumit is to release from slavery or servitude.
Many have interpreted that in the book of Philemon, Paul urges Philemon to manumit his wayward slave, Onesimus. The letter itself is ambiguous as to whether Paul only wishes Philemon to forgive Onesimus for his abandonment or to manumit him.
I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, (Philemon 1:10, NASB)
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