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Exodus 21:5 nasb — "But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'

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""But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'"

— Exodus 21:5, NASB

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Exodus 21 — Context

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"If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve for six years; but on the seventh he shall go out as a free man without payment.

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"If he comes alone, he shall go out alone; if he is the husband of a wife, then his wife shall go out with him.

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"If his master gives him a wife, and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall belong to her master, and he shall go out alone.

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"But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'

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then his master shall bring him to God, then he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl; and he shall serve him permanently.

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"If a man sells his daughter as a female slave, she is not to go free as the male slaves do.

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"If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master who designated her for himself, then he shall let her be redeemed. He does not have authority to sell her to a foreign people because of his unfairness to her.

Exodus 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:5 say?
Exodus 21:5 in the NASB reads: “"But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'”
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 (NASB): “"But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'” 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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