Exodus 21:36

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“But if it was known that the ox had a habit of goring, yet its owner failed to restrain it, he shall pay full compensation, ox for ox, and the dead animal will be his.”

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BSBPD

“But if it was known that the ox had a habit of goring, yet its owner failed to restrain it, he shall pay full compensation, ox for ox, and the dead animal will be his.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Or if it be known that the ox hath used to push in time past, and his owner hath not kept him in; he shall surely pay ox for ox; and the dead shall be his own.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Or if it be known that the ox was wont to gore in time past, and its owner hath not kept it in; he shall surely pay ox for ox, and the dead beast shall be his own.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“or, it hath been known that the ox is <FI>one<Fi> accustomed to gore heretofore, and its owner doth not watch it, he certainly repayeth ox for ox, and the dead is his.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Exodus 21:36 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 24:18Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life.

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