Exodus 21:21

Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, hee shall not be punished, for he is his money.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"If, however, he survives a day or two, no vengeance shall be taken; for he is his property.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But, at the same time, if the servant goes on living for a day or two, the master is not to get punishment, for the servant is his property.
- Basic English Bible

However, if the servant gets up after a day or two, the owner shall not be punished, since the servant is his property.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Only, if he continue [to live] a day or two days, he shall not be avenged; for he is his money.
- Darby Bible

But if the party remain alive a day or two, he shall not be subject to the punishment, because it is his money.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
- English Revised Version

Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 21:21

21:20 Direction is given what should be done, if a servant died by his master's correction. This servant must not be an Israelite, but a Gentile slave, as the Negroes to our planters; and it is supposed that he smite him with a rod, and not with any thing that was likely to give a mortal wound, yet if he died under his hand, he should be punished for his cruelty, at the discretion of the judges, upon consideration of circumstances.