Exodus 21:34 cpdv — then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him. "

— Exodus 21:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 21 — Context

31

Likewise, if it has struck a son or a daughter with its horns, it shall be subject to a similar verdict.

32

If it attacks a male or female servant, he shall give thirty shekels of silver to their lord, yet truly the ox shall be stoned.

33

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

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then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him.

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If the ox of a stranger wounds the ox of another, and it has died, then they shall sell the live ox and divide the price, but the carcass of the dead one they shall distribute between them.

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But if he knew that his ox had pushed with its horns, yesterday and the day before, and its owner did not confine it, then he shall repay an ox for an ox, and he will receive the whole carcass.”

Exodus 21:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:34 say?
Exodus 21:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him. ”
Where is Exodus 21:34 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 34.
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 21:34.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:34 in?
Exodus 21:34 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 21:34?
Exodus 21:34 reads (CPDV): “then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him. ” 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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