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To: js1138; P-Marlowe
Notwithstanding, if he gets up after a day or two, he shall not be punished, for he is his property.

You didn't read it fine. The HNV clarifies the literal translation. (only if he remain a day, or two days, he is not avenged, for he [is] his money.)

If after the beating the slave remains (continues/survives) there is to be no vengeance.

350 posted on 11/14/2005 8:44:34 AM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It!)
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To: xzins

So what part of this do you think is a good moral lesson?


352 posted on 11/14/2005 8:58:21 AM PST by js1138 (Great is the power of steady misrepresentation.)
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