Exodus 21:4

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

If his master give him a wife, and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing; go in, I pray thee, unto my handmaid; it may be that I shall obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

Exodus 21:3

If he come in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he be married, then his wife shall go out with him.

Exodus 21:5

But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: