Exodus 21:16
“And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.”
Exodus 21:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of guilt, shall be put to death.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
- DARBYDarby
- And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall certainly be put to death.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And he who stealeth a man, and hath sold him, and he hath been found in his hand, is certainly put to death.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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: Exodus 21
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.
17And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
18And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:
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.