Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the one who struck the blow will not be held liable if the other can get up and walk around outside with a staff; however, the guilty party must pay the injured person for any loss of time and see that the victim is completely healed. New Living Translation If he is later able to walk outside again, even with a crutch, the assailant will not be punished but must compensate his victim for lost wages and provide for his full recovery. English Standard Version then if the man rises again and walks outdoors with his staff, he who struck him shall be clear; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall have him thoroughly healed. Berean Standard Bible then the one who struck him shall go unpunished, as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff. Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed. King James Bible 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. New King James Version if he rises again and walks about outside with his staff, then he who struck him shall be acquitted. He shall only pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for him to be thoroughly healed. New American Standard Bible if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall pay for his care until he is completely healed. NASB 1995 if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed. NASB 1977 if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed. Legacy Standard Bible if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and he shall take care of him until he is completely healed. Amplified Bible if he gets up and walks around leaning on his cane, then the one who struck him shall be left [physically] unpunished; he must only pay for his loss of time [at work], and the costs [of treatment and recuperation] until he is thoroughly healed. Christian Standard Bible if he can later get up and walk around outside leaning on his staff, then the one who struck him will be exempt from punishment. Nevertheless, he must pay for his lost work time and provide for his complete recovery. Holman Christian Standard Bible if he can later get up and walk around outside leaning on his staff, then the one who struck him will be exempt from punishment. Nevertheless, he must pay for his lost work time and provide for his complete recovery.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version and later has to use a stick when walking outside, you must pay for the loss of time and do what you can to help until the injury is completely healed. That's your only responsibility. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation If the injured man can get up again and walk around outside with a cane, the one who hit him must not be punished. He must pay the injured man for the loss of his time and for all his medical expenses. International Standard Version and the injured person then gets up and walks around outside with the help of his staff, the one who struck him is not liable, except that he is to compensate him for his loss of time and take care of his complete recovery. Majority Standard Bible then the one who struck him shall go unpunished, as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff. Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed. NET Bible and then if he gets up and walks about outside on his staff, then the one who struck him is innocent, except he must pay for the injured person's loss of time and see to it that he is fully healed. New Heart English Bible if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed. Webster's Bible Translation If he shall 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. World English Bible if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif he rises, and has gone up and down outside on his staff, then the striker has been acquitted; he only gives [for] his cessation, and he is thoroughly healed. Young's Literal Translation if he rise, and hath gone up and down without on his staff, then hath the smiter been acquitted; only his cessation he giveth, and he is thoroughly healed. Smith's Literal Translation If he shall rise and go forth without upon his support, and he smiting being innocent, only he shall give his resting, and healing, he shall be healed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf he rise again and walk abroad upon his staff, he that struck him shall be quit, yet so that he make restitution for his work, and for his expenses upon the physicians. Catholic Public Domain Version if he gets up again and can walk outside on his staff, he who struck him will be innocent, but only if he makes sufficient restitution for his deeds and for the cost of the physicians. New American Bible the one who struck the blow shall be acquitted, provided the other can get up and walk around with the help of his staff. Still, he must compensate him for his recovery time and make provision for his complete healing. New Revised Standard Version but recovers and walks around outside with the help of a staff, then the assailant shall be free of liability, except to pay for the loss of time, and to arrange for full recovery. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf he rises again and walks in the street with his staff, then the one who struck him shall be acquitted, except that he shall pay for the loss of his time and the physician's fee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If he shall rise and he will walk in the street on his staff, he who hit him will be innocent, only he will give him his loss of work and the hire of a Physician. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917if 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation if the man arise and walk abroad on his staff, he that smote him shall be clear; only he shall pay for his loss of time, and for his healing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Personal Injury Laws…18If men are quarreling and one strikes the other with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but is confined to bed, 19then the one who struck him shall go unpunished, as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff. Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed. 20If a man strikes his manservant or maidservant with a rod, and the servant dies by his hand, he shall surely be punished.… Cross References Leviticus 24:19-20 If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: / fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Just as he injured the other person, the same must be inflicted on him. Deuteronomy 19:21 You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot. Matthew 5:38-39 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Luke 10:34-35 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’ Numbers 35:31 You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Romans 12:17-19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Galatians 6:1-2 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. James 5:14-15 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 1 Corinthians 6:7 The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? Treasury of Scripture If he rise again, and walk abroad on 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. upon his staff 2 Samuel 3:29 Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread. Zechariah 8:4 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. only he shall pay. Jump to Previous Able Abroad Blow Care Cared Cause Cleared Completely Gets Healed Healing Held However Injured Loss Outside Pay Payment Provide Quit Responsible Rise Rises Smote Staff Struck Thoroughly Time Unpunished Walk WalksJump to Next Able Abroad Blow Care Cared Cause Cleared Completely Gets Healed Healing Held However Injured Loss Outside Pay Payment Provide Quit Responsible Rise Rises Smote Staff Struck Thoroughly Time Unpunished Walk WalksExodus 21 1. Laws for men servants5. For the servant whose ear is bored 7. For women servants 12. For manslaughter 16. For kidnappers 17. For cursers of parents 18. For smiters 22. For a hurt by chance 28. For an ox that gores 33. For him who is an occasion of harm if he can get up and walk around outside with his staff This phrase indicates a condition of recovery and mobility. The Hebrew word for "staff" is "מַטֶּה" (matteh), which often symbolizes authority or support. In the context of ancient Israel, a staff was not only a physical support but also a symbol of one's ability to stand and move independently. The imagery of walking with a staff suggests a return to strength and self-sufficiency, which is significant in a culture where physical ability was crucial for daily survival and work. This phrase underscores the importance of restoration and healing, reflecting God's concern for justice and the well-being of individuals. then the assailant will be absolved of liability He must only pay for the lost time and see that he is completely healed Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew then the one who struck himהַמַּכֶּ֑ה (ham·mak·keh) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike shall go unpunished, וְנִקָּ֣ה (wə·niq·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5352: To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated as long as אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the other can get up יָק֞וּם (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and walk around וְהִתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ (wə·hiṯ·hal·lêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk outside בַּח֛וּץ (ba·ḥūṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his staff. מִשְׁעַנְתּ֖וֹ (miš·‘an·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4938: Support, sustenance, a walking-stick Nevertheless, רַ֥ק (raq) Adverb Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless he must compensate יִתֵּ֖ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the man for his lost work שִׁבְתּ֛וֹ (šiḇ·tōw) Adjective - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7674: Rest, interruption, cessation and see that he is completely וְרַפֹּ֥א (wə·rap·pō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure healed. יְרַפֵּֽא׃ (yə·rap·pê) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7495: To mend, to cure Links Exodus 21:19 NIVExodus 21:19 NLT Exodus 21:19 ESV Exodus 21:19 NASB Exodus 21:19 KJV Exodus 21:19 BibleApps.com Exodus 21:19 Biblia Paralela Exodus 21:19 Chinese Bible Exodus 21:19 French Bible Exodus 21:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 21:19 If he rises again and walks around (Exo. 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