But suppose the ox had a reputation for goring, and the owner had been informed but failed to keep it under control. If the ox then kills someone, it must be stoned, and the owner must also be put to death.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The animal was slain as a tribute to the sanctity of human life (compare the marginal references and Genesis 4:11). It was stoned, and its flesh wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Injuries to the person might arise either from man or from animals. Protection from both was needed. The law given to Noah (Genesis 9:5

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But if the ox were wont to push with his horns in time past,
etc.] Or "from or before yesterday, to the third"

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The cases mentioned here give rules of justice that were applicable then and are still in use for deciding similar matters. These laws teach us tha…