But That's None Of My Business

Well, sorta maybe. It could refer to premature birth, and of course it reinforces the concept that the woman and her pregnancies belong to her husband . . .

Sure, it could cover an early birth.

But clearly God doesn't care that much about a fetus dying. It's just a fine. Determined by the husband.

But if the mother dies, it's eye for an eye.

But the fetus? eeeeehhhhhhhhhh how about we call it even at $50?

Throw in a good milk goat and we're square.

Not what it says. You are a liar and a creep.

Oh, where's the lie?

Quote: If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.

Look at that last set of words: pay as the judges determine.