Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If he does not provide her with these three things, she is to go free, without any payment of money. New Living Translation If he fails in any of these three obligations, she may leave as a free woman without making any payment. English Standard Version And if he does not do these three things for her, she shall go out for nothing, without payment of money. Berean Standard Bible If, however, he does not provide her with these three things, she is free to go without monetary payment. King James Bible And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money. New King James Version And if he does not do these three for her, then she shall go out free, without paying money. New American Standard Bible But if he will not do these three things for her, then she shall go free for nothing, without payment of money. NASB 1995 “If he will not do these three things for her, then she shall go out for nothing, without payment of money. NASB 1977 “And if he will not do these three things for her, then she shall go out for nothing, without payment of money. Legacy Standard Bible And if he will not do these three things for her, then she shall go out for nothing, without payment of money. Amplified Bible If he does not do these three things for her, then shall she leave free, without payment of money. Christian Standard Bible And if he does not do these three things for her, she may leave free of charge, without any payment. Holman Christian Standard Bible And if he does not do these three things for her, she may leave free of charge, without any exchange of money.” American Standard Version And if he do not these three things unto her, then shall she go out for nothing, without money. Contemporary English Version If he fails to do any of these things, she must be given her freedom without paying for it. English Revised Version And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out for nothing, without money. GOD'S WORD® Translation If he doesn't give her these three things, she can go free, without paying any money for her freedom. Good News Translation If he does not fulfill these duties to her, he must set her free and not receive any payment. International Standard Version If he does not do these three things for her, she may go out without paying anything at all." NET Bible If he does not provide her with these three things, then she will go out free, without paying money. New Heart English Bible If he doesn't do these three things for her, she may go free without paying any money. Webster's Bible Translation And if he shall not perform these three to her, then shall she depart free without money. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf, however, he does not provide her with these three things, she is free to go without monetary payment. World English Bible If he doesn’t do these three things for her, she may go free without paying any money. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he does not do these three for her, then she has gone out for nothing, without money. Young's Literal Translation and if these three he do not to her, then she hath gone out for nought, without money. Smith's Literal Translation And if he shall not do these three to her, she shall go forth gratuitously without silver. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf he do not these three things, she shall go out free without money. Catholic Public Domain Version If he does not do these three things, she shall depart freely, without money. New American Bible If he does not do these three things for her, she may leave without cost, without any payment. New Revised Standard Version And if he does not do these three things for her, she shall go out without debt, without payment of money. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if be does not these three things to her, then she shall go out free without price. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he will not do these three things to her, she will go out freely without expense. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out for nothing, without money. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he will not do these three things to her, she shall go out free without money. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Laws for Servants…10If he takes another wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of his first wife. 11If, however, he does not provide her with these three things, she is free to go without monetary payment. Cross References Deuteronomy 24:1-4 If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ... 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace. Matthew 19:8-9 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning. / Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. / But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. Malachi 2:16 “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. Ephesians 5:25-28 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ... Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Matthew 5:31-32 It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ / But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Mark 10:2-12 Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired. / “What did Moses command you?” He replied. / They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.” ... Romans 7:2-3 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Proverbs 31:10-12 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. Treasury of Scripture And if he do not these three to her, then shall she go out free without money. Exodus 21:2 If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing. Jump to Previous Depart Free Money Nought Paying Payment Perform Provide Right ThreeJump to Next Depart Free Money Nought Paying Payment Perform Provide Right ThreeExodus 21 1. Laws for men servants5. For the servant whose ear is bored 7. For women servants 12. For manslaughter 16. For kidnappers 17. For cursers of parents 18. For smiters 22. For a hurt by chance 28. For an ox that gores 33. For him who is an occasion of harm If, however, he does not provide her with these three things, This phrase refers to the obligations of a master towards a female servant, particularly in the context of ancient Israelite society. The "three things" are generally understood to be food, clothing, and marital rights, as outlined in the preceding verses. This reflects the cultural and legal expectations of the time, where a servant, especially a female one, was to be treated with a certain level of care and dignity. The provision of these necessities was a legal requirement, ensuring the servant's well-being and protection. This can be seen as an early form of social justice within the Mosaic Law, emphasizing the importance of humane treatment. she is free to go without monetary payment. Persons / Places / Events 1. Hebrew Servant GirlThe context of this verse involves a Hebrew servant girl who has been sold into servitude, often due to poverty or debt. The law provided specific protections for her well-being. 2. Master The individual who has purchased the servant girl. He is responsible for her care and is bound by the law to provide for her needs. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites who received the Law from God on Mount Sinai. He is the mediator through whom these laws were given to the people. 4. Mount Sinai The place where God gave Moses the Law, including the regulations found in Exodus 21. 5. Israelites The people to whom these laws were given, forming the covenant community under God's rule. Teaching Points God's Concern for JusticeThis law reflects God's concern for justice and the protection of the vulnerable. It underscores the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect. Provision and Responsibility The master’s obligation to provide for the servant girl’s needs highlights the broader biblical principle of caring for those under our responsibility. Freedom and Redemption The provision for the servant girl’s freedom without payment points to the theme of redemption and liberation, which is central to the biblical account. Equality Before God The law serves as a reminder that all people, regardless of their social status, are valued by God and deserve fair treatment. Application in Modern Context While the specific cultural context of servitude may differ today, the principles of justice, provision, and freedom remain relevant in addressing issues of inequality and exploitation. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 21Exodus 6:6: How can we reconcile the lack of archaeological evidence for a large-scale exodus with the biblical narrative? Jeremiah 34:8-11 - Why would the Israelites release their slaves, then immediately re-enslave them, if this event was truly a binding covenant? Did God command stealing? (Exodus 20:15 vs. Exodus 3:22) (Exodus 4:21) Why would God harden Pharaoh's heart, seemingly undermining free will and complicating the path to liberation?(11) These three--i.e., one of these three things: (1) Espouse her himself; (2) marry her to his son; or (3) transfer her, on the terms on which he received her, to another Hebrew.Verse 11. - If he do not these three unto her. Not the "three" points of the latter part of ver. 10; but one of the three courses laid down in vers. 8, 9, and 10. She shall go out free - i.e., she shall not be retained as a drudge, a mere maidservant, but shall return to her father at once, a free woman, capable of contracting another marriage; and without money - i.e., without the father being called upon to refund any portion of the stun for which he had sold her. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If, however,וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not he does not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no provide יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make her לָ֑הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew these אֵ֔לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those three things, שְׁלָ֨שׁ־ (šə·lāš-) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice she is free to go וְיָצְאָ֥ה (wə·yā·ṣə·’āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim without אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle monetary payment. כָּֽסֶף׃ (kā·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money Links Exodus 21:11 NIVExodus 21:11 NLT Exodus 21:11 ESV Exodus 21:11 NASB Exodus 21:11 KJV Exodus 21:11 BibleApps.com Exodus 21:11 Biblia Paralela Exodus 21:11 Chinese Bible Exodus 21:11 French Bible Exodus 21:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 21:11 If he doesn't do these three things (Exo. 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