but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property.
NMVYet, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he [is] his money.
OJBNotwithstanding, if he continue a yom or two, he shall not be avenged; for he is his kesef.
Onkelos (Etheridge)But if he survive one day, or two, he shall not be condemned, because he was his money.
T4TBut if the slave lives for a day or two after he is struck and then dies, you must not punish the one who struck him. Not having that slave to be able to work for him any longer is enough punishment.