Exodus 21:4

New American Bible - revised edition

But if his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children belong to her master and the man shall leave alone.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

Sarai said to Abram: “The Lord has kept me from bearing children. Have intercourse with my maid; perhaps I will have sons through her.” Abram obeyed Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

Yes, both the houseborn slaves and those acquired with money must be circumcised. Thus my covenant will be in your flesh as an everlasting covenant.

Exodus 21:3

If he comes into service alone, he shall leave alone; if he comes with a wife, his wife shall leave with him.

Exodus 21:5

If, however, the slave declares, ‘I love my master and my wife and children; I will not leave as a free person,’