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Exodus 21:22

American Standard Version

And if men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

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Exodus 21:22 in other translations

“If men fight and hurt a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely, and yet no harm follows, he shall be surely fined as much as the woman’s husband demands and the judges allow.

Exodus 21:22 · World English Bible

Exodus 21:22 in context

  1. 20And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall surely be punished.
  2. 21Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
  3. 22And if men strive together, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart, and yet no harm follow; he shall be surely fined, according as the woman’s husband shall lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.
  4. 23But if any harm follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
  5. 24eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,