Exodus 21:16
What does Exodus 21:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 21:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Any man who gets another into his power in order to get a price for him is to be put to death, if you take him in the act.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`And he who stealeth a man, and hath sold him, and he hath been found in his hand, is certainly put to death.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of the guilt, shall be put to death.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall certainly be put to death.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 1:10
for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;
- Genesis 37:28
And there passed by Midianites, merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they brought Joseph into Egypt.
- Genesis 40:15
for indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.
- Exodus 22:4
If the theft be found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep, he shall pay double.
- Deuteronomy 24:7
If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and he deal with him as a slave, or sell him; then that thief shall die: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee.
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