Exodus 21:5

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

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:5

BSB
But if the servant declares, 'I love my master and my wife and children; I do not want to go free,'
AKJV
And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
CPDV
And if the servant will say, 'I love my lord, and my wife and children, I will not depart freely,'
ERV
But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
NHEB
But if the servant shall plainly say, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children. I will not go out free;'
SMT
And if saying, the servant shall say, I loved my lord, my wife and my sons; I will not go forth free:

Commentary for Exodus 21:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:5
Summary
Servant chooses lifelong bondage over freedom.
Event
Servant declares choice to stay
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative