Exodus 21:30

If a ransom is demanded of him [in return for his life], then he shall give whatever is demanded for the redemption of his life.

Exodus 21:22

“If men fight with each other and injure a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely [and the baby lives], yet there is no further injury, the one who hurt her must be punished with a fine [paid] to the woman’s husband, as much as the judges decide.

Exodus 30:12

“When you take the census of the Israelites, each one shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord when you count them, so that no plague will come on them when you number them.

Numbers 35:31-33

Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom [in exchange] for the life of a murderer guilty and sentenced to death; but he shall certainly be put to death.

Proverbs 13:8


The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

For the ransom

Exodus 21:22
“If men fight with each other and injure a pregnant woman so that she gives birth prematurely [and the baby lives], yet there is no further injury, the one who hurt her must be punished with a fine [paid] to the woman’s husband, as much as the judges decide.
Exodus 30:12
“When you take the census of the Israelites, each one shall give a ransom for himself to the Lord when you count them, so that no plague will come on them when you number them.
Numbers 35:31
Moreover, you shall not accept a ransom [in exchange] for the life of a murderer guilty and sentenced to death; but he shall certainly be put to death.
Proverbs 13:8

The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].

General references

Exodus 21:34
the owner of the pit shall make restitution; he shall give money to the animal’s owner, but the dead [animal] shall be his.