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“If a bull gores a man or a woman to death, the bull shall surely be stoned, and its meat shall not be eaten; but the owner of the bull shall not be held responsible.
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Verse 28. Stoned, that he may do no more harm, and that the owner may be punished at least by this loss. Bible.—Sentence was passed by the 23 judges. By the Roman law, the animal which struck a man was forfeited to him ( Calmet.); and its master had to make good all damages. Justinian iv. 9.
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