my servants] So were the Hebrews, not onely by the common right of creation, but by particular right of redemption from tyrannicall servitude in Egypt. as bondmen] That is, unto perpetuall servitude; for an Hebrew might not be brought under such bondage by another, ver. 46. and that they might be more willing to exempt their brethren from such an heavy, and long-lasting yoke, he giveth them leave to lay it on the necks of heathens, vers. 44.