Exodus 21:3

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

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:3

BSB

If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him.

AKJV

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

CPDV

With whatever clothing he arrived, with the like let him depart. If he has a wife, his wife also shall depart, at the same time.

ERV

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

NHEB

If he comes in by himself, he shall go out by himself. If he is married, then his wife shall go out with him.

SMT

If he shall come in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he possessed a wife, and his wife shall go forth with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:3

IfhecameinH935VerbbyhimselfH1610Noun MasculineheshallgooutH3318VerbbyhimselfH1610Noun MasculineifheweremarriedH802Noun FemininethenhiswifeH802Noun FeminineshallgooutH3318Verbwithhim

Commentary for Exodus 21:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 21:3

Summary

Servant leaves alone or with wife.

Event

Servant release terms clarified

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC