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Exodus 21:5 asv — But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:

American Standard Version

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

— Exodus 21:5, American Standard Version

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Exodus 21 — Context

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If thou buy a Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

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

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If his master give him a wife and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master’s, and he shall go out by himself.

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But 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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then his master shall bring him unto God, and shall bring him to the door, or unto the door-post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever.

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And if a man sell his daughter to be a maid-servant, she shall not go out as the men-servants do.

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If she please not her master, who hath espoused her to himself, then shall he let her be redeemed: to sell her unto a foreign people he shall have no power, seeing he hath dealt deceitfully with her.

Exodus 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:5 say?
Exodus 21:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: ”
Where is Exodus 21:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 5.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 21:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:5 in?
Exodus 21:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 21:5?
Exodus 21:5 reads (ASV): “But if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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