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href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If he selects her for his son, he must grant her the rights of a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if the slave’s owner arranges for her to marry his son, he may no longer treat her as a slave but as a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />If he designates her for his son, he shall deal with her as with a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And if he chooses her for his son, he must deal with her as with a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And if he have betrothed her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And if he has betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her according to the custom of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And if he designates her for his son, he shall deal with her according to the custom of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220If he designates her for his son, he shall deal with her according to the custom of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And if he designates her for his son, he shall deal with her according to the custom of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And if he designates her for his son, he shall do to her according to the custom of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />If her master chooses her [as a wife] for his son, he shall act toward her as if she were legally his daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or if he chooses her for his son, he must deal with her according to the customary treatment of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or if he chooses her for his son, he must deal with her according to the customary treatment of daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he espouse her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If he selects her as a wife for his son, he must treat her as his own daughter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And if he espouse her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But if he has chosen her for his son, he must treat her like a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If a man buys a female slave to give to his son, he is to treat her like a daughter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If he has selected her for his son, he is to treat her according to the ordinance for daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And if he chooses her for his son, he must deal with her as with a daughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If he designated her for his son, then he will deal with her according to the customary rights of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />If he marries her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And if he hath betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />If he marries her to his son, he shall deal with her as a daughter. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And if he betroths her to his son, he does to her according to the right of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And if to his son he betroth her, according to the right of daughters he doth to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if to a son he shall betroth her, according to the judgment of daughters he shall do to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if he have betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if he has betrothed her to his son, he shall treat her according to the custom with daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If he designates her for his son, he shall treat her according to the ordinance for daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />If he designates her for his son, he shall deal with her as with a daughter.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And if he takes her for wife to his son, then he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if he will take her for his son, he shall do for her according to the Law of what is done to a daughter.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And if he espouse her unto his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if he should have betrothed her to his son, he shall do to her according to the right of daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/21-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=5220" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Laws for Servants</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>If she is displeasing in the eyes of her master who had designated her for himself, he must allow her to be redeemed. He has no right to sell her to foreigners, since he has broken faith with her. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">And if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3259.htm" title="3259: yî·‘ā·ḏen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To appoint. A primitive root; to fix upon; by implication, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage.">he chooses her</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">for his son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ya·‘ă·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">he must deal</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">with her</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: kə·miš·paṭ (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Judgment. ">as with</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: hab·bā·nō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">a daughter.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>If he takes another wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of his first wife.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-10.htm">Deuteronomy 21:10-14</a></span><br />When you go to war against your enemies and the LORD your God delivers them into your hand and you take them captive, / if you see a beautiful woman among them, and you desire her and want to take her as your wife, / then you shall bring her into your house. She must shave her head, trim her nails, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-20.htm">Leviticus 19:20-22</a></span><br />If a man lies carnally with a slave girl promised to another man but who has not been redeemed or given her freedom, there must be due punishment. But they are not to be put to death, because she had not been freed. / The man, however, must bring a ram to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting as his guilt offering to the LORD. / The priest shall make atonement on his behalf before the LORD with the ram of the guilt offering for the sin he has committed, and he will be forgiven the sin he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">1 Corinthians 7:21-23</a></span><br />Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-9</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Colossians 3:22-25</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1-2</a></span><br />All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Philemon 1:15-16</a></span><br />For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good— / no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Genesis 24:3-4</a></span><br />and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-20</a></span><br />Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/3-9.htm">Ruth 3:9-11</a></span><br />“Who are you?” he asked. “I am your servant Ruth,” she replied. “Spread the corner of your garment over me, for you are a kinsman-redeemer.” / Then Boaz said, “May the LORD bless you, my daughter. You have shown more kindness now than before, because you have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. / And now do not be afraid, my daughter. I will do for you whatever you request, since all my fellow townspeople know that you are a woman of noble character.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42</a></span><br />On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-9</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a></span><br />For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And if he have betrothed her to his son, he shall deal with her after the manner of daughters.</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/13-10.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/hosea/2-20.htm">Betroth</a> <a href="/exodus/21-8.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/exodus/21-4.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/exodus/8-29.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Espouse</a> <a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/exodus/18-27.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/20-10.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/27-46.htm">Marries</a> <a href="/exodus/21-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-16.htm">Rights</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-20.htm">Selects</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/23-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-30.htm">Betroth</a> <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Betrothed</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Custom</a> <a href="/exodus/21-31.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/exodus/32-2.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/exodus/23-11.htm">Deal</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Espouse</a> <a href="/exodus/21-12.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-24.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/exodus/21-31.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/22-9.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/exodus/21-10.htm">Marries</a> <a href="/exodus/21-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/exodus/21-10.htm">Rights</a> <a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Selects</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-1.htm">Laws for men servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-5.htm">For the servant whose ear is bored</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">For women servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-12.htm">For manslaughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-16.htm">For kidnappers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">For cursers of parents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-18.htm">For smiters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">For a hurt by chance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">For an ox that gores</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">For him who is an occasion of harm</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the patriarchal structure of the time, where family heads made significant decisions. The choice of a servant for a son indicates a blending of social classes, which was not uncommon in biblical times. This provision ensures that the servant is treated with dignity and respect, highlighting the importance of family integrity and social justice within the Mosaic Law.<p><b>he must deal with her as with a daughter</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the requirement for the father to treat the servant with the same care and respect as he would his own daughter. It underscores the biblical principle of equality and protection for those in vulnerable positions. This provision ensures that the woman is not merely seen as property but as a valued member of the family. The treatment as a daughter implies full integration into the family, with rights and privileges, reflecting God's concern for justice and compassion. This can be connected to the New Testament teaching of believers being adopted as sons and daughters of God, highlighting the theme of inclusion and familial love.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebrew_servant_girl.htm">Hebrew Servant Girl</a></b><br>The context of this verse involves a Hebrew servant girl who may be selected by her master for marriage to his son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/master.htm">Master</a></b><br>The individual who has the authority to arrange the marriage of the servant girl to his son.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/son.htm">Son</a></b><br>The master's son, who is the intended husband of the servant girl.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_society.htm">Israelite Society</a></b><br>The cultural and legal backdrop of ancient Israel, where these laws were given to ensure justice and protection for vulnerable individuals.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mosaic_law.htm">Mosaic Law</a></b><br>The broader legal framework given by God through Moses, which includes various civil, ceremonial, and moral laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_and_dignity_of_individuals.htm">Value and Dignity of Individuals</a></b><br>This law underscores the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their social status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_integration.htm">Family Integration</a></b><br>The requirement to treat the servant girl as a daughter upon marriage to the son highlights the importance of family integration and acceptance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_care_for_the_vulnerable.htm">God’s Justice and Care for the Vulnerable</a></b><br>This law reflects God's concern for the vulnerable and marginalized, ensuring they are protected and valued within society.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/marriage_as_a_covenant.htm">Marriage as a Covenant</a></b><br>The verse reinforces the idea of marriage as a covenant relationship that requires commitment and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_context_and_timeless_principles.htm">Cultural Context and Timeless Principles</a></b><br>While the cultural context of this law is ancient, the principles of justice, dignity, and family are timeless and applicable today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_triumphal_entry_important.htm">What is the significance of the Triumphal Entry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/genesis_34_27-29__how_does_it_align_with_later_laws.htm">Genesis 34:27-29 - How does the looting and enslavement of the city align with later biblical laws condemning such acts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_exodus_21_7-11_align_with_child_value.htm">Exodus 21:7-11 mentions selling one's daughter; how does this align with other biblical teachings on the value and protection of children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_divine_healing_for_all.htm">Is divine healing promised to everyone by God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And if</span> <span class="cmt_word">he hath betrothed her unto</span> <span class="cmt_word">his son</span>. A man might have bought the maiden for this object, or finding himself not pleased with her (ver. 8), might have made his son take his place as her husband. In this case but one course was allowed - he must give her the status of a daughter thenceforth in his family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/21-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he chooses her</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽיעָדֶ֑נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(yî·‘ā·ḏen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3259.htm">Strong's 3259: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for his son,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must deal</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with her as with</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמִשְׁפַּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(kə·miš·paṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a daughter.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבָּנ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bā·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/21-9.htm">Exodus 21:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/21-9.htm">OT Law: Exodus 21:9 If he marries her to his son (Exo. 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