These verses outline how, if someone injures another in a fight, the person responsible must pay for lost time and medical care until recovery. In ancient Israel, this law ensured accountability and compassion: the injured weren’t left unsupported, and those at fault made amends. The focus was on healing and restoration rather than revenge. Today, the passage reminds us of the importance of justice, responsibility, and supporting others’ healing, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

It reads in Exodus 21:18–19 Easy: Perhaps two men argue and they fight one another. One man might hit the other man with a stone or with his fist. The man that he hit might not die but he might have to stay in bed for some time.  After that, he may get up. He may be able to walk about outside, if he uses a stick. Then the man who hit him is not guilty. But he must pay the man that he has hurt. He must pay him for the time that he has not been able to work. He must also make sure that the man becomes completely well again.

Father God, teach us to take responsibility for the harm we cause and to care for those who are hurting. Give us hearts that seek healing instead of revenge, compassion instead of anger, and restoration instead of division. Help us support one another in times of weakness, just as You support us in ours. May Your justice guide us and Your mercy shape us. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen and Amen.