Exodus 21:12
What does Exodus 21:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 21:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gives a man a death-blow is himself to be put to death.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`He who smiteth a man so that he hath died, is certainly put to death;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that striketh a man with a will to kill him, shall be put to death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that striketh a man, so that he die, shall certainly be put to death.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:52
Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
- 2 Samuel 12:13
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against Jehovah. And Nathan said unto David, Jehovah also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
- Numbers 35:16
But if he smote him with an instrument of iron, so that he died, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.
- Genesis 9:6
Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
- Leviticus 24:17
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
- Numbers 35:30
Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.
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