Exodus 9:5

9:5 The Lord set ¹  an appointed time, saying, “Tomorrow the Lord will do this ²  in the land.”

Exodus 21:11

21:11 If he does not provide her with these three things, then she will go out free, without paying money. ³ 

Exodus 21:31

21:31 If the ox ⁴  gores a son or a daughter, the owner ⁵  will be dealt with according to this rule. ⁶ 

Exodus 25:39

25:39 About seventy-five pounds ⁷  of pure gold is to be used for it ⁸  and for all these utensils.

¹ tn Heb “and Yahweh set.”

² tn Heb “this thing.”

³ sn The lessons of slavery and service are designed to bring justice to existing customs in antiquity. The message is: Those in slavery for one reason or another should have the hope of freedom and the choice of service (vv. 2-6). For the rulings on the daughter, the message could be: Women, who were often at the mercy of their husbands or masters, must not be trapped in an unfortunate situation, but be treated well by their masters or husbands (vv. 7-11). God is preventing people who have power over others from abusing it.

⁵ tn Heb “it”; the referent (the ox) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶ tn Heb “he”; the referent (the owner) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁷ tn Heb “according to this judgment it shall be done to him.”

⁷ tn Heb “a talent.”

⁸ tn The text has “he will make it” or “one will make it.” With no expressed subject it is given a passive translation.