Exodus 21:12
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
Exodus 21:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He that striketh a man with a will to kill him, shall be put to death.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death.
- DARBYDarby
- He that striketh a man, so that he die, shall certainly be put to death.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- One who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'He who smiteth a man so that he hath died, is certainly put to death;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Context: Exodus 21
10If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.
11And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money.
12He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
13And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.
14But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
About Exodus 21: Rules for Slaves, Murderers, and Other Offenses
God gives laws for slavery, personal injury, and property damage.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 21 is a continuation of the laws given to the Israelites by God through Moses. In this chapter, God outlines laws concerning slavery, personal injury, and property damage.