Exodus 21:5 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

³If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.

⁴If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.

⁵And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:

⁶Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.

⁷And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

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Reflection Questions

What does loyalty mean to you in your relationships?

How do you express love and commitment to those you serve?

When have you chosen to stay in a situation out of love?

Life Application

loyalty

Consider the relationships in your life where loyalty plays a key role. Reflect on how you can demonstrate love and commitment.

service

Think about how you serve others and the motivations behind your service. Strive to serve with love and intentionality.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

This verse reflects the concept of love and loyalty, which Jesus exemplified in His relationship with His followers.

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