“Sometimes people beat their men or women slaves. If the slave dies after he is beaten, then the killer must be punished.
Exodus 21:21 - Easy To Read Version But if the slave does not die and after a few days the slave becomes well, then that person will not be punished. [136] Why? Because the master paid his money for the slave, and the slave belongs to him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But if the servant lives on for a day or two, the offender shall not be punished, for he [has injured] his own property. American Standard Version (1901) Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money. Common English Bible But if the slave gets up after a day or two, the slave owner shouldn’t be punished because the slave is the owner’s property. Catholic Public Domain Version But if he survives for one day or two, he shall not be subject to punishment, because it is his money. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But if the party remain alive a day or two, he shall not be subject to the punishment, because it is his money. |
“Sometimes people beat their men or women slaves. If the slave dies after he is beaten, then the killer must be punished.