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Exodus 21:29-31
New English Translation
Exodus 21:29-31
New English Translation
29 But if the ox had the habit of goring, and its owner was warned[a] but he did not take the necessary precautions,[b] and then it killed a man or a woman, the ox must be stoned and the man must be put to death. 30 If a ransom is set for him,[c] then he must pay the redemption for his life according to whatever amount was set for him. 31 If the ox[d] gores a son or a daughter, the owner[e] will be dealt with according to this rule.[f]
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- Exodus 21:29 tn The Hophal perfect has the idea of “attested, testified against.”
- Exodus 21:29 tn Heb “he was not keeping it” or perhaps guarding or watching it (referring to the ox).
- Exodus 21:30 sn The family of the victim would set the amount for the ransom of the man guilty of criminal neglect. This practice was common in the ancient world, rare in Israel. If the family allowed the substitute price, then the man would be able to redeem his life.
- Exodus 21:31 tn Heb “it”; the referent (the ox) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Exodus 21:31 tn Heb “he”; the referent (the owner) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
- Exodus 21:31 tn Heb “according to this judgment it shall be done to him.”
Exodus 21:29-31
New International Version
Exodus 21:29-31
New International Version
29 If, however, the bull has had the habit of goring and the owner has been warned but has not kept it penned up(A) and it kills a man or woman, the bull is to be stoned and its owner also is to be put to death. 30 However, if payment is demanded, the owner may redeem his life by the payment of whatever is demanded.(B) 31 This law also applies if the bull gores a son or daughter.
Exodus 21:29-31
King James Version
Exodus 21:29-31
King James Version
29 But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.
30 If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
31 Whether he have gored a son, or have gored a daughter, according to this judgment shall it be done unto him.
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