Exodus 21:27 web — 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 sak…

World English Bible

"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."

— Exodus 21:27, World English Bible

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Exodus 21 — Context

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

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burning for burning, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.

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"If a man strikes his servant's eye, or his maid's eye, and destroys it, he shall let him go free for his eye's sake.

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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.

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"If a bull gores a man or a woman to death, the bull shall surely be stoned, and its flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the bull shall not be held responsible.

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But if the bull had a habit of goring in the past, and it has been testified to its owner, and he has not kept it in, but it has killed a man or a woman, the bull shall be stoned, and its owner shall also be put to death.

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

Exodus 21:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:27 say?
Exodus 21:27 in the World English Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Exodus 21:27 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 27.
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 21:27.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:27 in?
Exodus 21:27 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 21:27?
Exodus 21:27 reads (WEB): “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.” 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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