Exodus 21:27

And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 21:27

BSB
And if he knocks out the tooth of his manservant or maidservant, he must let the servant go free as compensation for the tooth.
AKJV
And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.
CPDV
Likewise, if he knocks out a tooth of his male or female servant, he shall similarly release them freely.
ERV
And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.
NHEB
If he strikes out his male servant's tooth, or his female servant's tooth, he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.
SMT
And if the tooth of his servant or the tooth of his maid he shall cast out, he shall send him forth free for his tooth.

Commentary for Exodus 21:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:27
Summary
Servant losing tooth by master receives freedom
Event
Servant tooth destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law