KJV ORIGINAL
And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if the servant clearly says, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not leave as a free person,'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a servant who chooses to stay with his master permanently because of love for his family and master, rather than accepting freedom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of ancient Hebrew laws about servants and slavery. Hebrew servants were typically freed after six years of service, but if a servant had married while in service and didn't want to leave his family behind, he could choose to remain permanently. This law provided protection for family relationships while acknowledging the complex social realities of the time.
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