Exodus 21:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's and he shall go out alone.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

and Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children; go in to my maid; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

both he that is born in your house and he that is bought with your money, shall be circumcised. So shall my covenant be in your flesh an everlasting covenant.

Exodus 21:3

If he comes in single, he shall go out single; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him.

Exodus 21:5

But if the slave plainly says, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,’