If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.
If the injured person gets up and can walk around with his walking stick, then the one who hurt him will not be punished for murder. But he must pay for the time the injured person lost from work and cover all the costs to make him completely well again.
This verse establishes that if someone injures another person but they recover enough to walk, the one who caused the injury must pay for lost wages and medical care, but won't face charges for attempted murder.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Exodus 21 is part of the laws given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, forming a code of conduct for a newly formed nation in the wilderness. These laws addressed everyday issues like personal injuries and assaults, aiming to promote justice and protect vulnerable individuals in a society without modern legal systems. Specifically, this verse deals with the consequences of unintentional harm, requiring the offender to provide compensation if the injured person recovers.
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