If there be laid on him; either by the avenger of blood, the next akin to the party slain, who is willing to exchange the punishment; or by the judge, who may discern some circumstances which may much lessen the crime, as if an ox had broken his cords wherewith he was tied, or broke forth through the carelessness or wickedness of his servant to whose care he was committed.
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Exodus 21:30
30 If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.