Exodus 21:30

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

If a price is put on his life, let him make payment of whatever price is fixed.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

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Clarke's Exodus 21:30 Bible Commentary

If there be laid on him a sum of money - the ransom of his life - So it appears that, though by the law he forfeited his life, yet this might be commuted for a pecuniary mulct, at which the life of the deceased might be valued by the magistrates.