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📚 Talmud Citations
This verse is quoted in the Talmud.
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Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Hebrew Text
English Translation
Transliteration
Hebrew Leining Text
Parasha Commentary
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications
- The verse establishes that gender does not affect the legal consequences of damages caused by an ox.
- It reinforces the principle of din shaveh (equal justice) in Torah law, ensuring consistent rulings for all individuals.
- The inclusion of "son or daughter" serves as a moral lesson that human life is equally sacred, regardless of gender.
Context in the Torah
The verse (Exodus 21:31) appears in the section of Mishpatim, which details civil and tort laws, specifically addressing the liability of an ox's owner if the ox gores a person. This verse clarifies that the same legal principle applies whether the victim is a son or a daughter.
Rashi's Explanation
Rashi (Exodus 21:31) emphasizes the equal application of the law, noting that the Torah specifies "son or daughter" to teach that the same judgment applies regardless of the victim's gender. This reinforces the principle of impartial justice in Torah law.
Rambam's Legal Perspective
In Hilchot Nizkei Mamon (Laws of Property Damages 10:4), the Rambam codifies that the owner of a goring ox is liable for damages whether the victim is male or female. The verse underscores that the law does not discriminate based on gender when assessing liability.
Midrashic Insight
The Mechilta (on Exodus 21:31) highlights that the phrase "according to this judgment" refers back to the earlier laws of goring, teaching that the same standards of negligence and liability apply universally. This Midrash reinforces the Torah's commitment to fairness in judicial rulings.
Halachic Implications