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Exodus 21:20

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And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.

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  1. Exodus 21:18

    And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

  2. Exodus 21:19

    If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.

  3. Exodus 21:21

    Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.

  4. Exodus 21:22

    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.

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