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
This comes from the civil laws God gave Moses for governing the Israelite community after their escape from Egypt. These laws established principles of personal responsibility and fair compensation for injuries, creating a just legal system. The mention of a 'staff' reflects how walking sticks were commonly used by people recovering from leg injuries in ancient times.
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