Exodus 21:30

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:30

BSB

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

AKJV

If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatever is laid on him.

CPDV

But if they have imposed a price on him, he shall give, in exchange for his life, whatever is asked.

ERV

If there be laid on him a ransom, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

NHEB

If a ransom is laid on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is laid on him.

SMT

If an expiation shall be put upon him, the price of redemption of his soul according to all which shall be put upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:30

IftherebelaidH7896VerbonhimasumofmoneyH3724Noun MasculinethenheshallgiveH5414VerbfortheransomH6306Noun MasculineofhislifeH5315Noun FemininewhatsoeverislaidH7896Verbuponhim

Commentary for Exodus 21:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 21:30

Summary

Owner pays ransom if court determines victim compensation

Event

Ransom payment arrangement

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC