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He shall give money to its owner, and the dead beast shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The owner of the pit shall make <i>it</i> good, <i>and</i> give money unto the owner of them; and the dead <i>beast</i> shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make <i>it</i> good; he shall give money to their owner, but the dead <i>animal</i> shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to its owner, and the dead <i>animal</i> shall become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to its owner, and the dead animal shall become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to its owner, and the dead <i>animal</i> shall become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to its owner, and the dead <i>animal</i> shall become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to the animal’s owner, but the dead [animal] shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit must give compensation; he must pay to its owner, but the dead animal will become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit must give compensation; he must pay money to its owner, but the dead animal will become his.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make it good; he shall give money unto the owner thereof, and the dead beast shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You must pay for the dead animal, and it becomes yours. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make it good; he shall give money unto the owner of them, and the dead beast shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the owner of the cistern must make up for the loss. He must pay money to the animal's owner, and then the dead animal will be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />he must pay for the animal. He is to pay the money to the owner and may keep the dead animal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit is to make restitution. He is to pay money to its owner, and the dead animal will become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he must pay its owner, and the dead animal will be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit must repay the loss. He must give money to its owner, and the dead animal will become his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make it good. He shall give money to its owner, and the dead animal shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The owner of the pit shall make compensation, and give money to the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make it good. He shall give money to its owner, and the dead animal shall be his. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit repays, he gives back money to its owner, and the dead is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> the owner of the pit doth repay, money he doth give back to its owner, and the dead is his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The lord of the pit shall recompense; he shall turn back silver to his lord and the dead shall be to him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The owner of the pit shall pay the price of the beasts: and that which is dead shall be his own. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />then the owner of the cistern shall repay the price of the beasts, and what is dead will belong to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the owner of the cistern must make good by restoring the value of the animal to its owner, but the dead animal he may keep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make restitution, giving money to its owner, but keeping the dead animal.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The owner of the pit shall pay money to the owner of the animal, and the dead animal shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The owner of the pit will pay money to its owner and the dead animal shall be his.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make it good; he shall give money unto the owner of them, and the dead beast shall be his.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the owner of the pit shall make compensation; he shall give money to their owner, and the dead shall be his own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/21-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=5426" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/21.htm">Laws about Restitution</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33</span>If a man opens or digs a pit and fails to cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it, <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: ba·‘al (N-msc) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">the owner</a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: hab·bō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole.">of the pit</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: yə·šal·lêm (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">shall make restitution;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">he must pay</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ke·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1167.htm" title="1167: liḇ·‘ā·lāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Owner, lord. From ba'al; a master; hence, a husband, or owner.">its owner,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wə·ham·mêṯ (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and the dead animal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">his.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>If a man’s ox injures his neighbor’s ox and it dies, they must sell the live one and divide the proceeds; they also must divide the dead animal.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-18.htm">Leviticus 24:18</a></span><br />Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/5-7.htm">Numbers 5:7-8</a></span><br />and must confess the sin he has committed. He must make full restitution, add a fifth to its value, and give all this to the one he has wronged. / But if the man has no relative to whom restitution can be made for the wrong, the restitution belongs to the LORD and must be given to the priest along with the ram of atonement, by which the atonement is made for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">Deuteronomy 22:8</a></span><br />If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a></span><br />He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a></span><br />But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Romans 13:8-10</a></span><br />Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7-8</a></span><br />The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated? / Instead, you yourselves cheat and do wrong, even against your own brothers!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a></span><br />He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a></span><br />And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a></span><br />If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-4.htm">James 5:4</a></span><br />Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money to the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/21-29.htm">Exodus 21:29,30</a></b></br> But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Exodus 22:6,14</a></b></br> If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed <i>therewith</i>; 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The law required that if a person dug a pit and failed to cover it, leading to harm or loss, they were responsible for compensating the affected party. This reflects the broader biblical principle of justice and fairness, as seen in other parts of the Mosaic Law (e.g., <a href="/leviticus/24-18.htm">Leviticus 24:18-21</a>). The concept of restitution is also echoed in the New Testament, where Zacchaeus, upon his conversion, promises to repay those he has wronged (<a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a>).<p><b>he must pay its owner,</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes the necessity of financial compensation for loss. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, livestock was a valuable asset, and losing an animal could significantly impact a family's livelihood. The requirement to pay the owner underscores the value placed on property rights and the importance of maintaining community harmony. This principle of compensation is consistent with the broader biblical theme of restoring what has been lost or damaged, as seen in the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25).<p><b>and the dead animal will be his.</b><br>By stating that the dead animal becomes the property of the pit owner, the law ensures that the original owner is compensated while the responsible party bears the consequence of their negligence. This transfer of ownership also serves as a deterrent against carelessness. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who takes on the consequences of sin (death) on behalf of humanity, offering restitution and reconciliation with God. This principle of substitution and bearing the burden of another is central to the message of the Gospel (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/owner_of_the_pit.htm">Owner of the Pit</a></b><br>This refers to the individual responsible for creating or leaving open a pit that causes harm. In the context of ancient Israel, this person is held accountable for any damage caused by their negligence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/owner_of_the_animal.htm">Owner of the Animal</a></b><br>This is the person who suffers loss due to the negligence of the pit owner. The law provides for their compensation, ensuring justice and fairness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>A physical hazard that, if left uncovered, can cause harm to animals or people. It symbolizes negligence and the potential for unintended consequences.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/restitution.htm">Restitution</a></b><br>The act of making amends for a wrong, particularly in the form of financial compensation. This is a key principle in the Mosaic Law, emphasizing responsibility and justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dead_animal.htm">Dead Animal</a></b><br>Represents the loss suffered by the animal's owner. The transfer of the dead animal to the pit owner signifies the resolution of the incident through restitution.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_and_accountability.htm">Responsibility and Accountability</a></b><br>The passage underscores the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the consequences they may have on others. As Christians, we are called to be mindful of how our actions affect those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_fairness.htm">Justice and Fairness</a></b><br>God's law emphasizes justice and fairness, ensuring that those who suffer loss are compensated. This reflects God's character and His desire for His people to live justly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restitution.htm">Reconciliation and Restitution</a></b><br>Making restitution is a step towards reconciliation. It is not just about compensating for loss but also about restoring relationships and community harmony.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preventive_care.htm">Preventive Care</a></b><br>The passage implicitly encourages us to take preventive measures to avoid causing harm to others. This can be applied in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to community responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/moral_and_ethical_living.htm">Moral and Ethical Living</a></b><br>The principles in this passage guide us towards living ethically and morally, reflecting God's standards in our daily interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_types_of_laws_are_in_the_bible.htm">What types of laws are in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_kidron_valley_important.htm">What defines punitive justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_re-baptism.htm">What are the laws in the Covenant Code?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_beating_if_servant_survives.htm">In Exodus 21:20-21, why is beating a servant with impunity permitted if the servant survives a day or two?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">The dead beast shall be his.</span>--Having paid the full value of the live animal, the owner of the well was entitled to make what he could by the carcass.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The owner of the pit shall make it good</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "shall duly compensate the owner of the cattle for its loss." <span class="cmt_word">And the dead beast shall be his</span>. Having paid the full price of the slain beast, the owner of the cistern was entitled to its carcase. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/21-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the owner</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֤עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> </span><span class="str2">A master, a husband, owner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the pit</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבּוֹר֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_953.htm">Strong's 953: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, cistern, well</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall make restitution;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׁלֵּ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šal·lêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must pay</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִׁ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its owner,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְעָלָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1167.htm">Strong's 1167: </a> </span><span class="str2">A master, a husband, owner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the dead [animal]</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמֵּ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·mêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽהְיֶה־</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his.</span><br /><span class="heb">לּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/21-34.htm">Exodus 21:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/21-34.htm">OT Law: Exodus 21:34 The owner of the pit shall make (Exo. 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