Exodus 21:17
“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.”
Exodus 21:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He that curseth his father, or mother, shall die the death.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he that curseth his father or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
- DARBYDarby
- And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall certainly be put to death.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Anyone who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'And he who is reviling his father or his mother is certainly put to death.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.
Context: Exodus 21
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:
19If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.
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.