Exodus 21:21 web — Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.

World English Bible

"Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property."

— Exodus 21:21, World English Bible

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Exodus 21 — Context

18

"If men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone, or with his fist, and he doesn't die, but is confined to bed;

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if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed.

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"If a man strikes his servant or his maid with a rod, and he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished.

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Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.

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"If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman's husband demands and the judges allow.

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But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,

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eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Exodus 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:21 say?
Exodus 21:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.”
Where is Exodus 21:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:21 in?
Exodus 21:21 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 21:21?
Exodus 21:21 reads (WEB): “Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.” 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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