Exodus 21:20-21

[20] And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely [21] Notwithstanding, if he continue a day he shall not be punished: for he is his money.

What is the context of Exodus 21:20-21?

The Law Concerning Violence (Exodus 21:12-27 true)
Cases of Personal Injury (Exodus 21:12-36 true)
Laws Concerning Personal Injury and Homicide (Exodus 21:12-36 true)
Laws about Personal Injury (Exodus 21:12-36 true)
Regulations Regarding Murder, Manslaughter, and Various Injuries (Exodus 21:12-36 true)
Personal Injuries (Exodus 21:12-36 true)
Laws About Slaves (Exodus 21:1-32 true)

What does Exodus 21:20-21 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

As other people, slaves also enjoyed protection from murderers ( Exodus 21:20; cf. Exodus 21:12). However the slave owner likewise experienced protection from execution if his punishment of a slave was not the direct cause of the slave"s death. In this case the law regarded the loss of the slave as sufficient punishment of the master ( Exodus 21:21).