Translations
Modern
Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you.
Traditional
Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:
Literal
You shall not give back to his master the slave who has escaped to you from his master.
Latin
Non trades servum domino suo, qui ad te confugerit.
Original
Hebrew
English
Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of
Topics
Fugitives: from Servitude, not to be Returned Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Refugee Slaves: Laws Concerning Servant: Bond: Fugitive, not to be Returned to his Master Servants: Slaves or Bond: Seeking Protection not to be Delivered up to Masters