Exodus 21:19
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
If he rise again,.... From his bed, or from his disease, as the last mentioned Targum, recovers again, at least so far…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Quit - i. e. if one man injured another in a quarrel so as to oblige him to keep his bed, he was free from the liability…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed - This was a wise and excellent…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 21:12-21
Here is, I. A law concerning murder. He had lately said, Thou shalt not kill; here he provides, 1. For the punishing of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
walk abroad upon his staff a proof of convalescence. The -staff" (lit. something to lean upon) was used for help in…