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Exodus 21:35

Exodus 21:36 web — Or if it is known that the bull was in the habit of goring in the past, and its owner has not kept it in, he shall sure…

World English Bible

"Or if it is known that the bull was in the habit of goring in the past, and its owner has not kept it in, he shall surely pay bull for bull, and the dead animal shall be his own."

— Exodus 21:36, World English Bible

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Exodus 21 — Context

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"If a man opens a pit, or if a man digs a pit and doesn't cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it,

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the owner of the pit shall make it good. He shall give money to its owner, and the dead animal shall be his.

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

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Or if it is known that the bull was in the habit of goring in the past, and its owner has not kept it in, he shall surely pay bull for bull, and the dead animal shall be his own.

Exodus 21:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:36 say?
Exodus 21:36 in the World English Bible reads: “Or if it is known that the bull was in the habit of goring in the past, and its owner has not kept it in, he shall surely pay bull for bull, and the dead animal shall be his own.”
Where is Exodus 21:36 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 36.
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 21:36.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:36 in?
Exodus 21:36 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 21:36?
Exodus 21:36 reads (WEB): “Or if it is known that the bull was in the habit of goring in the past, and its owner has not kept it in, he shall surely pay bull for bull, and the dead animal shall be his own.” 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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