Exodus 21:19 asv — if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss…

American Standard Version

"if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed. "

— Exodus 21:19, American Standard Version

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Exodus 21 — Context

16

And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

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And he that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

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And if men contend, and one smite the other with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keep his bed;

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if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

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

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

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And if men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

Exodus 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:19 say?
Exodus 21:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed. ”
Where is Exodus 21:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 19.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 21:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:19 in?
Exodus 21:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 21:19?
Exodus 21:19 reads (ASV): “if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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