Exodus 21:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.

American Standard Version (1901)

the owner of the pit shall make it good; he shall give money unto the owner thereof, and the dead beast shall be his.

Bible in Basic English

The owner of the hole is responsible; he will have to make payment to their owner, but the dead beast will be his.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The owner of the pit shall pay the price of the beasts: and that which is dead shall be his own.

Free Bible Version

the owner of the pit must pay compensation to the animal's owner and keep the dead animal.

Geneva Bible 1599

The owner of the pit shall make it good, and giue money to the owners thereof, but the dead beast shalbe his.

King James (Authorized) Version

The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Then the owner of the pit/cistern must pay for the animal that died. He must give the money to the animal’s owner, but then he can take away the animal that died and do whatever he wants to with it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

the owner of the pit must repay the loss. He must give money to the dead animal's owner, and the dead animal will become his.

Noah Webster Bible

The owner of the pit shall make compensation, and give money to the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

the owner of the pit doth repay, money he doth give back to its owner, and the dead is his.

Context

Personal Injury Laws

³³If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,³⁴the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.

Summary

Exodus 21:34 outlines the responsibility of a livestock owner whose animal causes harm to another person's property. The verse emphasizes the importance of taking precautions and ensuring that one's possessions do not cause harm to others. It also highlights the principle of accountability and restitution in cases of unintentional damage, promoting justice and fairness in resolving disputes. This law serves as a reminder to be mindful of the consequences of our actions and to act responsibly towards others and their belongings. Ultimately, it reflects God's concern for justice, order, and the well-being of His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The owner of the pit shall make it good,.... Repair the loss of the ox or ass: and give the money unto the owner of them: the price of them, what they are worth: the Targum of Jonathan is,"the owner of the pit shall pay the silver, he shall return to its owner the price of the ox or ass:" and the dead beast shall be his; either the owner of the pit; who pays the full value for the ox or ass killed, which seems but reasonable; or"the injured person as Jarchi, for he says, they reckon or estimate the carcass, and he takes it for the price;''that is, for part of the price it is valued at.

Exodus 21:34

Personal Injury Laws

³³If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,³⁴the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.

American Standard Version (1901)

the owner of the pit shall make it good; he shall give money unto the owner thereof, and the dead beast shall be his.

Bible in Basic English

The owner of the hole is responsible; he will have to make payment to their owner, but the dead beast will be his.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The owner of the pit shall pay the price of the beasts: and that which is dead shall be his own.

Free Bible Version

the owner of the pit must pay compensation to the animal's owner and keep the dead animal.

Geneva Bible 1599

The owner of the pit shall make it good, and giue money to the owners thereof, but the dead beast shalbe his.

King James (Authorized) Version

The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

the owner of the pit must repay the loss. He must give money to the dead animal's owner, and the dead animal will become his.

Noah Webster Bible

The owner of the pit shall make compensation, and give money to the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

the owner of the pit doth repay, money he doth give back to its owner, and the dead is his.