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Exodus 21:30

28 If an ox gores a man or woman to death, the ox must surely be stoned, and its meat must not be eaten. But the owner of the ox shall not be held responsible.

29 But if the ox has a habit of goring, and its owner has been warned yet does not restrain it, and it kills a man or woman, then the ox must be stoned and its owner must also be put to death.

If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him.

31 If the ox gores a son or a daughter, it shall be done to him according to the same rule.

32 If the ox gores a manservant or maidservant, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of that servant, and the ox must be stoned.

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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
If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him.
KJV
If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
WEB
If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed.
ASV
If there be laid on him a ransom, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
DARBY
If there be imposed on him a satisfaction, then he shall give the ransom of his life, according to what is imposed on him.
BLB
If a ransom is laid on him, then he shall give the redemption of his soul according to all that is laid on him.
ÅB
Men dersom bøter pålegges ham, da skal han gi så meget i løsepenger for sitt liv som det blir ham pålagt.
OTB
Hvis det kreves en løsesum, kan han løskjøpe sitt liv ved å betale hva som kreves.
B1930
Men dersom bøter pålegges ham, da skal han gi så meget i løsepenger for sitt liv som det blir ham pålagt.

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Cross references

  • Exodus 21:22

    If men who are fighting strike a pregnant woman and her child is born prematurely, but there is no further injury, he shall surely be fined as the woman’s husband demands and as the court allows.

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  • Exodus 30:12

    “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered.

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  • Numbers 35:31–33

    You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.

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  • Proverbs 13:8

    Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.

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