Exodus 21:33

And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:33

BSB

If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

AKJV

And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein;

CPDV

If a man digs or opens a cistern, and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

ERV

And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein,

NHEB

"If a man opens a pit, or if a man digs a pit and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it,

SMT

And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and shall not cover it, and an ox fall there, or an ass:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:33

AndifamanH376Noun MasculineshallopenH6605VerbapitH953Noun MasculineorifamanH376Noun MasculineshalldigH3738VerbapitH953Noun MasculineandnotcoverH3680VerbitandanoxH7794Noun MasculineoranassH2543Noun Masculine fallH5307Verbtherein

Commentary for Exodus 21:33

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Exodus 21:33

Summary

Man responsible if uncovered pit injures animal

Event

Uncovered pit causes injury

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC