Exodus 21:30 - Printer Friendly

ESV: If a ransom is imposed on him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is imposed on him.

NIV: However, if payment is demanded, the owner may redeem his life by the payment of whatever is demanded.

NASB: If a ransom is demanded of him, then he shall give for the redemption of his life whatever is demanded of him.

CSB: If instead a ransom is demanded of him, he can pay a redemption price for his life in the full amount demanded from him.

NLT: However, the dead person’s relatives may accept payment to compensate for the loss of life. The owner of the ox may redeem his life by paying whatever is demanded.

KJV: If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.

NKJV: If there is imposed on him a sum of money, then he shall pay to redeem his life, whatever is imposed on him.

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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