Verse

Exodus 21:27

ESV If he knocks out the tooth of his slave, male or female, he shall let the slave go free because of his tooth.
NIV And an owner who knocks out the tooth of a male or female slave must let the slave go free to compensate for the tooth.
NASB And if he knocks out a tooth of his male or female slave, he shall let the slave go free on account of the tooth.
CSB If he knocks out the tooth of his male or female slave, he must let the slave go free in compensation for his tooth.
NLT And if a man knocks out the tooth of his male or female slave, he must let the slave go free to compensate for the tooth.
KJV And if he smite out his manservant's tooth, or his maidservant's tooth; he shall let him go free for his tooth's sake.
NKJV And if he knocks out the tooth of his male or female servant, he shall let him go free for the sake of his tooth.

What does Exodus 21:27 mean?

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Context Summary
Exodus 21:26–27 sets strict penalties for physically abusing slaves (Exodus 21:20–21). Maiming a servant, such as by knocking out teeth or causing blindness, requires the wounded servant to be immediately released.
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Chapter Summary
The Ten Commandments form the basis of Israel's other laws. In this chapter, God provides guidelines and penalties for various issues. These include homicide, assault, and injury. Laws also control harm done to or by animals. Included in these are protections for pregnant women and unborn children. Servants are guarded from abuse. Kidnapping people into slavery is punishable by death.
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