Exodus 21:28
“If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die,.... That are Israelites, of whom only Aben Ezra interprets it; but though…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 21:28-32
The animal was slain as a tribute to the sanctity of human life (Compare the marginal references and Gen 4:11). It was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If an ox gore a man - It is more likely that a bull is here intended, as the word signifies both, see Exo 22:1; and the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 21:22-36
Observe here,
I. The particular care which the law took of women with child, that no hurt should be done them which…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Exodus 21:28-36
Bodily injuries due to animals, or neglect of reasonable precautions.