Exodus 21:30
The Scripture
(30) If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.
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 21:22Exodus 30:12Numbers 35:31Numbers 35:32Numbers 35:33Proverbs 13:8
Related verses (shared words)
Philippians 4:8Genesis 22:9Genesis 41:48I Kings 3:20Isaiah 15:1Ezekiel 6:6