Exodus 21:20
What does Exodus 21:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Exodus 21:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall surely be punished.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall surely be punished.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If a man gives his man-servant or his woman-servant blows with a rod, causing death, he is certainly to undergo punishment.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`And when a man smiteth his man-servant or his handmaid, with a rod, and he hath died under his hand--he is certainly avenged;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that striketh his bondman, or bondwoman, with a rod, and they die under his hands, shall be guilty of the crime.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And if a man strike his bondman or his handmaid with a staff, and he die under his hand, he shall certainly be avenged.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 4:24
If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, Truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold.
- 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.
- Romans 13:4
for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
- Genesis 9:6
Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
- Genesis 4:15
And Jehovah said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And Jehovah appointed a sign for Cain, lest any finding him should smite him.
- Isaiah 58:3
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find your own pleasure, and exact all your labors.
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