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The Sanctity of Every Life
Commentators highlight that this law protected even the most vulnerable. By requiring both the stoning of the ox and a payment from the owner, God demonstrated that the life of a slave was precious and that negligence resulting in death had serious consequences. This underscores the sanctity of all human life.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 21:28–32
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Exodus 21:28–32
19th Century
Bishop
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 Calvin
On Exodus 21:32
16th Century
Theologian
If the ox shall push a man-servant. It is not unreasonable that the punishment for the death of a slave should now be set at less than for…
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John Gill
On Exodus 21:32
17th Century
Pastor
If the ox shall push a manservant, or a maidservant
Which the Targum of Jonathan and Jarchi interpret of a Canaaniti…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 21:22–36
17th Century
Minister
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…