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Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote <i>him</i> be quit: only he shall pay <i>for</i> the loss of his time, and shall cause <i>him</i> to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />if he rises again and walks about outside with his staff, then he who struck <i>him</i> shall be acquitted. He shall only pay <i>for</i> the loss of his time, and shall provide <i>for him</i> to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall pay for his care until he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and he shall take care of him until he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />if he gets up and walks around leaning on his cane, then the one who struck him shall be left [physically] unpunished; he must only pay for his loss of time [at work], and the costs [of treatment and recuperation] until he is thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if he can later get up and walk around outside leaning on his staff, then the one who struck him will be exempt from punishment. Nevertheless, he must pay for his lost work time and provide for his complete recovery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />if he can later get up and walk around outside leaning on his staff, then the one who struck him will be exempt from punishment. Nevertheless, he must pay for his lost work time and provide for his complete recovery.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and later has to use a stick when walking outside, you must pay for the loss of time and do what you can to help until the injury is completely healed. That's your only responsibility. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If the injured man can get up again and walk around outside with a cane, the one who hit him must not be punished. He must pay the injured man for the loss of his time and for all his medical expenses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and the injured person then gets up and walks around outside with the help of his staff, the one who struck him is not liable, except that he is to compensate him for his loss of time and take care of his complete recovery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then the one who struck him shall go unpunished, as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff. Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work and see that he is completely healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and then if he gets up and walks about outside on his staff, then the one who struck him is innocent, except he must pay for the injured person's loss of time and see to it that he is fully healed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If he shall rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />if he rises again and walks around with his staff, then he who struck him shall be cleared; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall provide for his healing until he is thoroughly healed. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />if he rises, and has gone up and down outside on his staff, then the striker has been acquitted; he only gives [for] his cessation, and he is thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> if he rise, and hath gone up and down without on his staff, then hath the smiter been acquitted; only his cessation he giveth, and he is thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If he shall rise and go forth without upon his support, and he smiting being innocent, only he shall give his resting, and healing, he shall be healed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If he rise again and walk abroad upon his staff, he that struck him shall be quit, yet so that he make restitution for his work, and for his expenses upon the physicians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />if he gets up again and can walk outside on his staff, he who struck him will be innocent, but only if he makes sufficient restitution for his deeds and for the cost of the physicians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the one who struck the blow shall be acquitted, provided the other can get up and walk around with the help of his staff. Still, he must compensate him for his recovery time and make provision for his complete healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but recovers and walks around outside with the help of a staff, then the assailant shall be free of liability, except to pay for the loss of time, and to arrange for full recovery.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If he rises again and walks in the street with his staff, then the one who struck him shall be acquitted, except that he shall pay for the loss of his time and the physician's fee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If he shall rise and he will walk in the street on his staff, he who hit him will be innocent, only he will give him his loss of work and the hire of a Physician.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />if he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit; only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />if the man arise and walk abroad on his staff, he that smote him shall be clear; only he shall pay for his loss of time, and for his healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/21-19.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=5289" 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">Personal Injury Laws</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>If men are quarreling and one strikes the other with a stone or a fist, and he does not die but is confined to bed, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: ham·mak·keh (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">then the one who struck him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: wə·niq·qāh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">shall go unpunished,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">as long as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: yā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">the other can get up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·hiṯ·hal·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and walk around</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: ba·ḥūṣ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">outside</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/4938.htm" title="4938: miš·‘an·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Support, sustenance, a walking-stick. Or mishteneth; feminine of mish'en; support, i.e. sustenance or a walking-stick.">his staff.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">he must compensate</a> <a href="/hebrew/7674.htm" title="7674: šiḇ·tōw (Adj-fsc:: 3ms) -- Perhaps cessation. From shabath; rest, interruption, cessation.">the man for his lost work</a> <a href="/hebrew/7495.htm" title="7495: wə·rap·pō (Conj-w:: V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To heal. Or raphah; a primitive root; properly, to mend, i.e. to cure.">and see that he is completely</a> <a href="/hebrew/7495.htm" title="7495: yə·rap·pê (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To heal. Or raphah; a primitive root; properly, to mend, i.e. to cure.">healed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>If a man strikes his manservant or maidservant with a rod, and the servant dies by his hand, he shall surely be punished.…<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/24-19.htm">Leviticus 24:19-20</a></span><br />If anyone injures his neighbor, whatever he has done must be done to him: / fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Just as he injured the other person, the same must be inflicted on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-21.htm">Deuteronomy 19:21</a></span><br />You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-34.htm">Luke 10:34-35</a></span><br />He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. / The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-31.htm">Numbers 35:31</a></span><br />You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-19</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<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="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a></span><br />Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1-2</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. / 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="/james/5-14.htm">James 5:14-15</a></span><br />Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. / And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">1 Corinthians 6:7</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?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If he rise again, and walk abroad on his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.</p><p class="hdg">upon his staff</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">2 Samuel 3:29</a></b></br> Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/8-4.htm">Zechariah 8:4</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.</p><p class="hdg">only he shall pay.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to 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href="/exodus/21-12.htm">For manslaughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-16.htm">For kidnappers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-17.htm">For cursers of parents</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-18.htm">For smiters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">For a hurt by chance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-28.htm">For an ox that gores</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/21-33.htm">For him who is an occasion of harm</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>then the one who struck him shall go unpunished</b><br>This phrase reflects the principle of proportional justice found in the Mosaic Law. The context is a legal code given to the Israelites, emphasizing fairness and the prevention of excessive punishment. It highlights the importance of intent and outcome in determining guilt and punishment. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus teaches about mercy and justice (<a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>).<p><b>as long as the other can get up and walk around outside with his staff</b><br>The ability to walk with a staff indicates recovery and a return to normal life, suggesting that the injury was not life-threatening. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a staff was a symbol of authority and support, often used by shepherds and travelers. This requirement ensures that the injured party is genuinely able to resume daily activities, reflecting a concern for the well-being of individuals within the community.<p><b>Nevertheless, he must compensate the man for his lost work</b><br>Compensation for lost work underscores the economic impact of injuries and the responsibility to make restitution. This reflects the broader biblical principle of restitution found in passages like <a href="/leviticus/6.htm">Leviticus 6:1-7</a>. It emphasizes the value of labor and the need to address financial losses, ensuring that justice includes restoration.<p><b>and see that he is completely healed</b><br>The requirement for complete healing highlights the importance of holistic care and responsibility for one's actions. It suggests a community-oriented approach to justice, where the well-being of individuals is prioritized. This can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament's emphasis on love and care for one's neighbor (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>). The focus on healing also points to the ultimate healing and restoration found in Jesus Christ, who is described as the Great Physician (<a href="/mark/2-17.htm">Mark 2:17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_injured_person.htm">The Injured Person</a></b><br>This individual has been harmed in a conflict but is recovering to the point of being able to walk with a staff.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assailant.htm">The Assailant</a></b><br>The person responsible for injuring the other, who is required to compensate for the victim's lost time and ensure their healing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_context_of_ancient_israel.htm">The Context of Ancient Israel</a></b><br>This law is part of the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, reflecting God's justice and care for community welfare.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_staff.htm">The Staff</a></b><br>Symbolizes the injured person's recovery and ability to move, indicating partial healing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_requirement_of_compensation.htm">The Requirement of Compensation</a></b><br>Reflects the principle of restitution and responsibility within the community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_responsibility.htm">Justice and Responsibility</a></b><br>The passage teaches that those who cause harm are responsible for making amends, reflecting God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_care.htm">Community Care</a></b><br>The requirement for the assailant to ensure the victim's healing underscores the importance of community support and care for one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_healing.htm">Restoration and Healing</a></b><br>The focus on the victim's complete healing points to God's desire for restoration and wholeness in relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a></b><br>This law encourages individuals to take responsibility for their actions and the consequences that follow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_in_action.htm">Compassion in Action</a></b><br>While justice is served, the underlying principle is one of compassion and ensuring the well-being of others.<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/how_are_moses_and_jesus_similar.htm">What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_snakes.htm">What is the biblical perspective on snakes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_13_21__can_bones_revive_the_dead.htm">2 Kings 13:21 - How could a dead man be revived simply by touching Elisha's bones, and is there any scientific or historical corroboration for such an event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_donation_of_constantine.htm">Should reparations for slavery be paid?</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>(19) <span class= "bld">If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff.</span>--The charge of murder was not to be kept hanging over a man indefinitely. If the injured person recovered sufficiently to leave his bed, and get about by the help of a stick, the injurer was to pay his fine and be quit of his offence, whatever might happen afterwards.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If he rise again and walk upon his staff</span>. If he recovered sufficiently to leave his bed, and get about with a stick to lean on, his hurt was not to be brought up against the injurer, though he died soon afterwards. Compensation was to be received, and the score regarded as wiped off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/21-19.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">then the one who struck him</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּכֶּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mak·keh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall go unpunished,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִקָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niq·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as long as</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the other can get up</span><br /><span class="heb">יָק֞וּם</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and walk around</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִתְהַלֵּ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṯ·hal·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">outside</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּח֛וּץ</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥūṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his staff.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁעַנְתּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(miš·‘an·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4938.htm">Strong's 4938: </a> </span><span class="str2">Support, sustenance, a walking-stick</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Nevertheless,</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he must compensate</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man for his lost work</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְתּ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7674.htm">Strong's 7674: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rest, interruption, cessation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and see that he is completely</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרַפֹּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rap·pō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7495.htm">Strong's 7495: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mend, to cure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">healed.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרַפֵּֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rap·pê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7495.htm">Strong's 7495: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mend, to cure</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/21-19.htm">Exodus 21:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/21-19.htm">OT Law: Exodus 21:19 If he rises again and walks around (Exo. 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