Exodus 21:13
“And 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.”
Exodus 21:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But he that did not lie in wait for him, but God delivered him into his hands: I will appoint thee a place to which he must flee.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And 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.
- DARBYDarby
- But if he have not lain in wait, and God have delivered him into his hand, I will appoint thee a place to which he shall flee.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but not if it is unintentional, but God allows it to happen: then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- as to him who hath not laid wait, and God hath brought to his hand, I have even set for thee a place whither he doth flee.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And 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.
Context: Exodus 21
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.
15And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
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.