Deuteronomy 15:16

New Century Version

But if your slave says to you, “I don’t want to leave you,” because he loves you and your family and has a good life with you,

Cross References

Psalm 40:8

My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart.”

Psalm 40:6

You do not want sacrifices and offerings. But you have made a hole in my ear to show that my body and life are yours. You do not ask for burnt offerings and sacrifices to take away sins.

Deuteronomy 15:15

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the Lord your God saved you. That is why I am commanding this to you today.

Deuteronomy 15:17

stick an awl through his ear into the door; he will be your slave for life. Also do this to a female slave.