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Exodus 21 outlines laws for the Israelites, focusing on justice, property rights, and personal conduct. It begins with regulations for Hebrew slaves, specifying terms of service and conditions for freedom. The chapter then addresses personal injury laws, detailing punishments for violence, including murder, assault, and harm to pregnant women. It introduces the principle of "eye for eye," emphasizing proportional retribution. Laws concerning property damage, livestock, and theft follow, with restitution as a key theme. The chapter also covers liability for negligence, such as failing to control a dangerous animal. It concludes with rules for various offenses, reinforcing community responsibility and fairness under God’s covenant.
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