Exodus 21:14
“But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.”
Exodus 21:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- If a man kill his neighbour on set purpose and by lying in wait for him: thou shalt take him away from my altar, that he may die.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbor, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
- DARBYDarby
- But if a man act wantonly toward his neighbour, and slay him with guile, thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And when a man doth presume against his neighbour to slay him with subtilty, from Mine altar thou dost take him to die.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
Context: Exodus 21
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.
16And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be 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.