Exodus 21:10

If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:10

BSB
If he takes another wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of his first wife.
AKJV
If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.
CPDV
And if he takes another for him, he shall provide to the maiden a marriage, and clothing, and he shall not refuse the price of her chastity.
ERV
If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.
NHEB
If he takes another wife to himself, he shall not diminish her food, her clothing, and her marital rights.
SMT
If he shall take to him another, her food and her covering and her cohabitation he shall not take away.

Commentary for Exodus 21:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:10
Summary
Husband cannot reduce first wife's marital provisions
Event
Polygamous marriage provision
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law