Exodus 22:18
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
Exodus 22:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Wizards thou shalt not suffer to live.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thou shalt not suffer a sorceress to live.
- DARBYDarby
- thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall not allow a sorceress to live.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 'A witch thou dost not keep alive.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You shall not allow a witch to live.
Context: Exodus 22
16And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.
17If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
18Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
19Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death.
20He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed.
About Exodus 22: Rules for Worship and Holiness
Laws are given for various crimes such as theft, false accusation, and mistreatment of foreigners.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 22 is a chapter that outlines the laws of justice and mercy that God has given to the Israelites. It begins with a reminder that God is the one who will judge the people and that they should not take justice into their own hands. It then goes on to list a number of laws that are to be followed, such as not mistreating foreigners, not oppressing widows and orphans, and not taking bribes. It also outlines punishments for those who break these laws, such as restitution or even death.