Deuteronomy 15:16

New English Translation

However, if the servant says to you, “I do not want to leave you,” because he loves you and your household, since he is well off with you,

Cross References

Psalm 40:6

Receiving sacrifices and offerings are not your primary concern. You make that quite clear to me! You do not ask for burnt sacrifices and sin offerings.

Psalm 40:8

I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts.”

Deuteronomy 15:15

Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you; therefore, I am commanding you to do this thing today.

Deuteronomy 15:17

you shall take an awl and pierce a hole through his ear to the door. Then he will become your servant permanently (this applies to your female servant as well).