Exodus 21:4

God's Word

If his master gives him a wife and she gives birth to sons or daughters, the wife and her children belong to the master, and the slave must leave by himself.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Why don’t you sleep with my slave? Maybe I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed with Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

Every male born in your household or bought with your money is to be circumcised without exception. So my promise will be a sign on your flesh, an everlasting promise.

Exodus 21:3

If he comes to you by himself, he must leave by himself. If he comes as a married man, his wife may leave with him.

Exodus 21:5

But if he makes this statement: ‘I hereby declare my love for my master, my wife, and my children. I don’t want to leave as a free man,’