Exodus 21:33 - Printer Friendly

ESV: "When a man opens a pit, or when a man digs a pit and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

NIV: "If anyone uncovers a pit or digs one and fails to cover it and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

NASB: Now if someone opens a pit, or digs a pit and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

CSB: "When a man uncovers a pit or digs a pit, and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls into it,

NLT: Suppose someone digs or uncovers a pit and fails to cover it, and then an ox or a donkey falls into it.

KJV: And if a man shall open a pit, or if a man shall dig a pit, and not cover it, and an ox or an ass fall therein;

NKJV: “And if a man opens a pit, or if a man digs a pit and does not cover it, and an ox or a donkey falls in it,

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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