Exo 21:34 | NET2full | STEP | the owner of the pit must repay the loss . He must give money to its owner , and the dead animal will become his.

‏ Exodus 21:34

34 the owner of the pit must repay the loss. ^{▼▼tn The verb is a Piel imperfect from שָׁלַם (shalam); it has the idea of making payment in full, making recompense, repaying. These imperfects could be given a future tense translation as imperfects of instruction, but in the property cases an obligatory imperfect fits better—this is what he is bound or obliged to do—what he must do.} He must give money ^{▼▼tn Heb “silver.”} to its owner, and the dead animal ^{▼▼tn Here the term “animal” has been supplied.} will become his.