Exodus 21:20

A Conservative Version

And if a man smites his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished.

Cross References

Romans 13:4

For he is a helper of God to thee for what is good. But if thou do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is a helper of God, vengeful for wrath to the man who commits evil.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

Deuteronomy 19:21

And thine eyes shall not pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Numbers 35:19

The avenger of blood shall himself put the murderer to death. When he meets him, he shall put him to death.

Genesis 9:6

Whoever sheds man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed. For in the image of God he made man.

Genesis 4:24

If Cain shall be avenged seven fold, truly Lamech seventy-seven fold.

Genesis 4:15

And LORD said to him, Therefore whoever kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And LORD appointed a sign for Cain, lest any who finds him should smite him.

Exodus 21:19

if he rises again, and walks abroad upon his staff, then he who smote him shall be acquitted. Only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

Exodus 21:21

Notwithstanding, if he continues a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his money.