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Does Exodus 21:22–25 teach that the unborn are less valuable than their mothers? Many claim this passage supports abortion, but a careful examination tells a different story. This article analyzes the context, the original Hebrew, and the law of retaliation (lex talionis) to show why this text does not justify abortion. Discover why many biblical scholars conclude that Exodus 21 actually affirms the equal value of both the mother and her unborn child.