“If a man strikes his male or female servant with a staff, who dies by his hand, he must surely be punished.
Exodus 21:21 - Tree of Life Version Notwithstanding, if the servant gets up in a day or two he will not be punished, for he is his property. 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. |
“If a man strikes his male or female servant with a staff, who dies by his hand, he must surely be punished.