Exodus 21:28
The Scripture
(28) If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.
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 21:32Genesis 9:5Genesis 9:6Leviticus 20:15Leviticus 20:16
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 21:36Exodus 21:35Exodus 21:29Exodus 21:32Exodus 22:1I Samuel 14:34