Exodus 21:20

What does Exodus 21:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 21:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If a man gives his man-servant or his woman-servant blows with a rod, causing death, he is certainly to undergo punishment.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And when a man smiteth his man-servant or his handmaid, with a rod, and he hath died under his hand--he is certainly avenged;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He that striketh his bondman, or bondwoman, with a rod, and they die under his hands, shall be guilty of the crime.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And if a man strike his bondman or his handmaid with a staff, and he die under his hand, he shall certainly be avenged.

Context

v.19if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

v.20This passage

v.21Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 4:24

    If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.

  • Numbers 35:30

    Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.

  • Romans 13:4

    for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

  • Genesis 9:6

    Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

  • Genesis 4:15

    And Jehovah said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And Jehovah appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.

  • Isaiah 58:3

    Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find your own pleasure, and exact all your labors.

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