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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

then take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door, and he will become your servant for life. And treat your maidservant the same way.

World English Bible (WEB)

then you shall take an awl, and thrust it through his ear to the door, and he shall be your servant forever. Also to your female servant you shall do likewise.

King James Version (KJV)

Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.

American Standard Version (ASV)

then thou shalt take an awl, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maid-servant thou shalt do likewise.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then take a sharp-pointed instrument, driving it through his ear into the door, and he will be your servant for ever. And you may do the same for your servant-girl.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces tomarás una lesna, y horadarás su oreja junto á la puerta, y será tu siervo para siempre: así también harás á tu criada.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

toma una lezna y horádale la oreja contra la puerta, y después de eso será esclavo tuyo para siempre. También harás esto con las esclavas.

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