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Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.
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A Law About Intent
Commentators explain that the delay of 'a day or two' in the slave's death was a legal test for intent. If death was not immediate, it was presumed the master did not intend to kill, but rather to discipline. The phrase 'for he is his money' reinforces this, suggesting a master wouldn't intentionally destroy his own financial asset, and the subsequent loss was considered a form of punishment.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Jewish authorities appear to be right in referring this law, like those in Exodus 21:26-27 and Exodus 21:32, to foreign slaves (). The protecti…
19th Century
Anglican
If he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished. — Compare this with the provision concerning freemen ([Reference E…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two And does not die immediately, or the same day, but lives twenty four hours, …
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