Exodus 21:21

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 21:21

BSB
However, if the servant gets up after a day or two, the owner shall not be punished, since the servant is his property.
AKJV
Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
CPDV
But if he survives for one day or two, he shall not be subject to punishment, because it is his money.
ERV
Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
NHEB
Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.
SMT
But if a day or two days he shall stand, he shall not be avenged, for he is his silver.

Commentary for Exodus 21:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:21
Summary
Servant surviving short-term beating receives no penalty
Event
Non-fatal servant beating
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law