23But if her death ensue thereupon, he shall render life for life.


In Context

20 He that striketh his bondman or bondwoman with a rod, and they die under his hands, shall be guilty of the crime.

21 But if the party remain alive a day or two, he shall not be subject to the punishment, because it is his money.

22 If men quarrel, and one strike a woman with child, and she miscarry indeed, but live herself: he shall be answerable for so much damage as the woman's husband shall require, and as arbiters shall award.

23 But if her death ensue thereupon, he shall render life for life.

24 Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

25 Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.

Exodus 21:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:23And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:23But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life,

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:23But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23But if mischief happen, then thou shalt give life for life,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:23But if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23And if any mischief shall follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23But if any harm follows, then you must take life for life,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23and if there is mischief, then thou hast given life for life,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:23And if any mischief follow, then you shall give life for life,