Exodus 21:16

Exodus chapter 21 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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 · 1611

And 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 · 1901

And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

Context

v.15And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

v.16This passage

v.17And he that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

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.