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I think I see where you are going. I don't think what you are observing, actually exists in this passage. No further harm is not equal to "mischief".
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well, thats the word kjv chooses. other bibles dont imply that intent to harm is a requisite for equal consequence. besides, if the woman is harmed the man is not excused, even if he meant her no harm. this callousness is pretty consistent with the general understanding that ignorance does not spare you from its consequences. if a man is good but never knows christ, does he still go to heaven? no, otherwise why bother with religion at all, right?
i would have to research more on successful birth and morality rates of those times, i dont think ill find anything conclusive, but i cant imagine it they were nearly as well off as us modern folk.