Exodus 21:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:22 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:22 — KJV
“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
— Exodus 21:22 (KJV)
Exodus 21:22 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 21:22
“God layeth up his iniquity for his children: he rewardeth him, and he shall know it. his iniquity: that is, the punishment of his iniquity”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:22: men, child, yet
“Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody men.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:22: men, depart, surely
“Yet they went in unto her, as they go in unto a woman that playeth the harlot: so went they in unto Aholah and unto Aholibah, the lewd women.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:22: men, woman, yet
“Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. of wine: Heb. of grapes”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:22: woman, child, yet
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:22: woman, fruit, husband
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