Exodus 21:22
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Exodus 21 records the early law of the Israelites concerning injury and compensation, stating that a person who causes bodily harm must make restitution to the injured. The chapter also introduces the principle of proportional justice, often summarized as “an eye for an eye,” emphasizing that each person must be held accountable for their actions. These teachings set the foundation for the community’s moral and legal order.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 21:30Deuteronomy 16:18Deuteronomy 22:18Deuteronomy 22:19
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 7:2II Samuel 12:18II Kings 4:34I Corinthians 13:11Deuteronomy 28:4Deuteronomy 28:11