Exodus 21:29

Key Reflection

In Exodus 21:29, if a bull caused death by goring someone, it was to be stoned and its meat could not be eaten. The owner of the bull was not held responsible for the death, indicating that the community understood this as an act of God rather than the fault of the owner. This law reflects the belief in divine retribution common in ancient Israel, where natural disasters or accidents were often seen as punishments from God, relieving humans of direct responsibility.