Exodus 21:20

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

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:20

BSB
If a man strikes his manservant or maidservant with a rod, and the servant dies by his hand, he shall surely be punished.
AKJV
And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.
CPDV
Whoever strikes his male or female servant with a staff, and if they have died by his hands, he shall be guilty of a crime.
ERV
And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall surely be punished.
NHEB
"If a man strikes his servant or his maid with a rod, and he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished.
SMT
And if a man shall strike his servant or his maid with a rod, and he died under his hand, avenging, he shall be avenged.

Commentary for Exodus 21:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:20
Summary
Master who kills servant faces severe punishment
Event
Servant death by master
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law