Exodus 21:4

Modern English Version

If his master gives him a wife, and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall belong to her master, and he will go out by himself.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from having children. Please go in to my maid; it may be that I will obtain children through her.” Abram listened to Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

He who is born in your house and he who is bought with your money must be circumcised. My covenant shall be in your flesh as an everlasting covenant.

Exodus 21:3

If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself. If he is married, then his wife will go out with him.

Exodus 21:5

However, if the servant plainly says, “I love my master, my wife, and my children. I will not go out free,”