Exodus 21:32 nasb — "If the ox gores a male or female slave, the owner shall give his or her master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox sh…

NASB

""If the ox gores a male or female slave, the owner shall give his or her master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned."

— Exodus 21:32, NASB

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Exodus 21 — Context

29

"If, however, an ox was previously in the habit of goring and its owner has been warned, yet he does not confine it and it kills a man or a woman, the ox shall be stoned and its owner also shall be put to death.

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

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"Whether it gores a son or a daughter, it shall be done to him according to the same rule.

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"If the ox gores a male or female slave, the owner shall give his or her master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.

33

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

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the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to its owner, and the dead animal shall become his.

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"If one man's ox hurts another's so that it dies, then they shall sell the live ox and divide its price equally; and also they shall divide the dead ox.

Exodus 21:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:32 say?
Exodus 21:32 in the NASB reads: “"If the ox gores a male or female slave, the owner shall give his or her master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.”
Where is Exodus 21:32 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 32.
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 21:32.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:32 in?
Exodus 21:32 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 21:32?
Exodus 21:32 reads (NASB): “"If the ox gores a male or female slave, the owner shall give his or her master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.” 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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