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Exodus 21:23

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

22 If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

24 Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

25 Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life—
KJV
And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
WEB
But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,
ASV
But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
DARBY
But if mischief happen, then thou shalt give life for life,
BLB
But if there is harm, then you shall give life for life,
ÅB
Men dersom det skjer en ulykke, da skal du gi liv for liv,
OTB
Men hvis det er alvorlig skade, skal du gi liv for liv,
B1930
Men dersom det skjer en ulykke, da skal du gi liv for liv,

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