Deuteronomy 15:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

“But one of your slaves might say to you, ‘I will not leave you.’ He might say this because he loves you and your family and because he has a good life with you.

Cross References

Psalm 40:8

My God, I am happy to do whatever you want. I never stop thinking about your teachings.”

Psalm 40:6

Lord, you made me understand this: You don’t really want sacrifices and grain offerings. You don’t want burnt offerings and sin offerings.

Deuteronomy 15:15

Remember, you were slaves in Egypt. And the Lord your God set you free. So that is why I am giving you this command today.

Deuteronomy 15:17

Make this servant put his ear against your door and use a sharp tool to make a hole in his ear. This will show that he is your slave forever. You must do this even to the women slaves who want to stay with you.