Exodus 21:4

The Scriptures 2009

“If his master has given him a wife, and she has borne him sons or daughters, the wife and her children are her master’s, and he goes out by himself.

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

And Sarai said to Aḇram, “See, יהוה has kept me from bearing children. Please, go in to my female servant. It might be that I am built up by her.” And Aḇram listened to the voice of Sarai.

Genesis 17:13

“He who is born in your house, and he who is bought with your silver, has to be circumcised. So shall My covenant be in your flesh, for an everlasting covenant.

Exodus 21:3

“If he comes in by himself, he goes out by himself; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him.

Exodus 21:5

“And if the servant truly says, ‘I love my master, my wife, and my children, let me not go out free,’