Exodus 21:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:28 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:28 — KJV
“If an ox gore a man or a woman, that they die: then the ox shall be surely stoned, and his flesh shall not be eaten; but the owner of the ox shall be quit.”
— Exodus 21:28 (KJV)
Exodus 21:28 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 21:28
“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:28: die, then, flesh
“And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:28: woman, die, surely
“And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:28: flesh, eaten, quit
“But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:28: then, flesh, quit
“Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:28: woman, then, quit
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