Exodus 21:7

And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:7

BSB
And if a man sells his daughter as a servant, she is not to go free as the menservants do.
AKJV
And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.
CPDV
If anyone sells his daughter to be a servant, she shall not depart as a female servant is accustomed to go out.
ERV
And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.
NHEB
"If a man sells his daughter to be a female servant, she shall not go out as the male servants do.
SMT
And if a man shall sell his daughter for a maid, she shall not go forth as the servants went forth.

Commentary for Exodus 21:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:7
Summary
Female servants have different release rules.
Event
Female servant terms distinguished
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law