Exodus 21:36 
Context| NET © | Or if it is known that the ox had the habit of goring, and its owner did not take the necessary precautions, he must surely pay 1 ox for ox, and the dead animal will become his. 2 |
| NIV © | However, if it was known that the bull had the habit of goring, yet the owner did not keep it penned up, the owner must pay, animal for animal, and the dead animal will be his. |
| NASB © | "Or if it is known that the ox was previously in the habit of goring, yet its owner has not confined it, he shall surely pay ox for ox, and the dead animal shall become his. |
| NLT © | But if the bull was known from past experience to gore, yet its owner failed to keep it under control, the money will not be divided. The owner of the living bull must pay in full for the dead bull but then gets to keep it. |
| MSG © | But if the ox had a history of goring and the owner knew it and did nothing to guard against it, the owner must pay an ox for an ox but can keep the dead animal. |
| BBE © | But if it is common knowledge that the ox has frequently done such damage in the past, and its owner has not kept it under control, he will have to give ox for ox; and the dead beast will be his. |
| NRSV © | But if it was known that the ox was accustomed to gore in the past, and its owner has not restrained it, the owner shall restore ox for ox, but keep the dead animal. |
| NKJV © | "Or if it was known that the ox tended to thrust in time past, and its owner has not kept it confined, he shall surely pay ox for ox, and the dead animal shall be his own. |
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| NET © [draft] ITL | Or <0176> if it is known <03045> that <03588> the ox <07794> had the habit <05056> of goring <08032> <08543> , and its owner did not <03808> take the necessary <08104> precautions, he must <07999> <01167> surely pay <07999> ox <07794> for <08478> ox <07794> , and the dead <04191> animal will become his.<01961> |
| NET © | Or if it is known that the ox had the habit of goring, and its owner did not take the necessary precautions, he must surely pay 1 ox for ox, and the dead animal will become his. 2 |
| NET © Notes |
1 tn The construction now uses the same Piel imperfect (v. 34) but adds the infinitive absolute to it for emphasis. 2 sn The point of this section (21:28-36) seems to be that one must ensure the safety of others by controlling one’s property and possessions. This section pertained to neglect with animals, but the message would have applied to similar situations. The people of God were to take heed to ensure the well-being of others, and if there was a problem, it had to be made right. |
