Exodus 21:22

And when men strive together and push against a woman with child, and she miscarry, but there is no other mischief, he shall, surely be fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him, but he shall give it through judges.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman’s husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

In Context

21nevertheless if, for a day or for two days, he continue, he shall not be avenged, for, his silver, he is.

23But, if mischief follow, then shalt thou give life for life;

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Cross References

Exodus 21:30If, a sin-covering, be laid on him, then shall he give a ransom for his life, according to whatsoever may be laid on him:

Deuteronomy 22:18Then shall the elders of that city take the man, and chastise him;

Matthew Henry on Exodus 21:13-22

12 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. 13 And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee. 14 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die. 15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death. 16 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to… Read the whole commentary →

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