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Contemporary English Version
Leviticus 24:15
And warn the others that everyone else who curses me will die in the same way, whether they are Israelites by birth or foreigners living among you.
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Hebrew Names Version
You shall speak to the children of Yisra'el, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
You shall speak to the children of Yisra'el, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
King James Version
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
Lexham English Bible
And you shall speak to the Israelites, saying, ‘Any man when he curses his God shall bear his sin.
And you shall speak to the Israelites, saying, ‘Any man when he curses his God shall bear his sin.
New Century Version
Tell the people of Israel this: ‘If anyone curses his God, he is guilty of sin.
Tell the people of Israel this: ‘If anyone curses his God, he is guilty of sin.
New English Translation
Moreover, you are to tell the Israelites, ‘If any man curses his God he will bear responsibility for his sin,
Moreover, you are to tell the Israelites, ‘If any man curses his God he will bear responsibility for his sin,
Amplified Bible
"You shall speak to the Israelites, saying, 'Whoever curses his God will bear his sin [through his own death].
"You shall speak to the Israelites, saying, 'Whoever curses his God will bear his sin [through his own death].
New American Standard Bible
"You shall also speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If anyone curses his God, then he will bear the responsibility for his sin.
"You shall also speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If anyone curses his God, then he will bear the responsibility for his sin.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And thou shalt speake vnto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
And thou shalt speake vnto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
Legacy Standard Bible
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘If anyone curses his God, then he will bear his sin.
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘If anyone curses his God, then he will bear his sin.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then tell the people of Isra'el, ‘Whoever curses his God will bear the consequences of his sin;
Then tell the people of Isra'el, ‘Whoever curses his God will bear the consequences of his sin;
Darby Translation
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Every one when he revileth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Every one when he revileth his God shall bear his sin.
Easy-to-Read Version
You must tell the Israelites: Anyone who curses their God must be punished.
You must tell the Israelites: Anyone who curses their God must be punished.
English Standard Version
And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
George Lamsa Translation
And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curses his God shall suffer for his sin.
And you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curses his God shall suffer for his sin.
Good News Translation
Then tell the people of Israel that anyone who curses God must suffer the consequences
Then tell the people of Israel that anyone who curses God must suffer the consequences
Christian Standard Bible®
And tell the Israelites: If anyone curses his God, he will bear the consequences of his sin.
And tell the Israelites: If anyone curses his God, he will bear the consequences of his sin.
Literal Translation
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, When any man curses his God then he shall bear his sin.
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, When any man curses his God then he shall bear his sin.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And saye vnto the childre of Israel. Who so euer blasphemeth his God, shall beare his synne:
And saye vnto the childre of Israel. Who so euer blasphemeth his God, shall beare his synne:
American Standard Version
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
Bible in Basic English
And say to the children of Israel, As for any man cursing God, his sin will be on his head.
And say to the children of Israel, As for any man cursing God, his sin will be on his head.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And thou shalt speake vnto ye children of Israel, saying: Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
And thou shalt speake vnto ye children of Israel, saying: Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying: Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying: Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
King James Version (1611)
And thou shalt speake vnto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
And thou shalt speake vnto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoeuer curseth his God, shall beare his sinne.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And speak to the sons of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Whosoever shall curse God shall bear his sin.
And speak to the sons of Israel, and thou shalt say to them, Whosoever shall curse God shall bear his sin.
English Revised Version
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
Berean Standard Bible
And you are to tell the Israelites, 'If anyone curses his God, he shall bear the consequences of his sin.
And you are to tell the Israelites, 'If anyone curses his God, he shall bear the consequences of his sin.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thou schalt speke to the sones of Israel, A man that cursith his God,
And thou schalt speke to the sones of Israel, A man that cursith his God,
Young's Literal Translation
`And unto the sons of Israel thou dost speak, saying, When any man revileth his God -- then he hath borne his sin;
`And unto the sons of Israel thou dost speak, saying, When any man revileth his God -- then he hath borne his sin;
Update Bible Version
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, Any man who curses his God shall bear his sin.
And you shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, Any man who curses his God shall bear his sin.
Webster's Bible Translation
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
World English Bible
You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
You shall speak to the children of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
New King James Version
"Then you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying: "Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
"Then you shall speak to the children of Israel, saying: "Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
New Living Translation
Say to the people of Israel: Those who curse their God will be punished for their sin.
Say to the people of Israel: Those who curse their God will be punished for their sin.
New Life Bible
Say to the people of Israel, ‘If anyone swears against his God, he will suffer for his own sin.
Say to the people of Israel, ‘If anyone swears against his God, he will suffer for his own sin.
New Revised Standard
And speak to the people of Israel, saying: Anyone who curses God shall bear the sin.
And speak to the people of Israel, saying: Anyone who curses God shall bear the sin.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, unto the sons of Israel, shalt thou speak saying, - What man soever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
And, unto the sons of Israel, shalt thou speak saying, - What man soever curseth his God shall bear his sin.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel: The man that curseth his God, shall bear his sin:
And thou shalt speak to the children of Israel: The man that curseth his God, shall bear his sin:
Revised Standard Version
And say to the people of Israel, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
And say to the people of Israel, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"You shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If anyone curses his God, then he will bear his sin.
"You shall speak to the sons of Israel, saying, 'If anyone curses his God, then he will bear his sin.
Contextual Overview
10Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri from the tribe of Dan, had married an Egyptian, and they had a son. One day their son got into a fight with an Israelite man in camp and cursed the name of the Lord . So the young man was dragged off to Moses, 12 who had him guarded while everyone waited for the Lord to tell them what to do. 13 Finally, the Lord said to Moses: 14 This man has cursed me! Take him outside the camp and have the witnesses lay their hands on his head. Then command the whole community of Israel to stone him to death. 15And warn the others that everyone else who curses me will die in the same way, whether they are Israelites by birth or foreigners living among you. 17 Death is also the penalty for murder, 18 but the killing of an animal that belongs to someone else requires only that the animal be replaced. 19 Personal injuries to others must be dealt with in keeping with the crime— 20 a broken bone for a broken bone, an eye for an eye, or a tooth for a tooth. 21 It's possible to pay the owner for an animal that has been killed, but death is the penalty for murder.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
bear his sin: Leviticus 5:1, Leviticus 20:16, Leviticus 20:17, Numbers 9:13
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:16 - make Leviticus 19:12 - profane Leviticus 24:11 - blasphemed 1 Kings 21:10 - Thou didst blaspheme Job 2:5 - He will curse Ezekiel 23:35 - therefore
Cross-References
Genesis 21:14
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar an animal skin full of water and some bread. Then he put the boy on her shoulder and sent them away. They wandered around in the desert near Beersheba,
Early the next morning Abraham gave Hagar an animal skin full of water and some bread. Then he put the boy on her shoulder and sent them away. They wandered around in the desert near Beersheba,
Genesis 24:18
"I'll be glad to," she answered. Then she quickly took the jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank.
"I'll be glad to," she answered. Then she quickly took the jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank.
Genesis 24:19
After he had finished, she said, "Now I'll give your camels all the water they want." She quickly poured out water for them, and she kept going back for more, until his camels had drunk all they wanted.
After he had finished, she said, "Now I'll give your camels all the water they want." She quickly poured out water for them, and she kept going back for more, until his camels had drunk all they wanted.
Genesis 24:23
Then he said, "Please tell me who your father is. Does he have room in his house for me and my men to spend the night?"
Then he said, "Please tell me who your father is. Does he have room in his house for me and my men to spend the night?"
Genesis 24:24
She answered, "My father is Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah.
She answered, "My father is Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah.
Genesis 24:36
Sarah, my master's wife, didn't have any children until she was very old. Then she had a son, and my master has given him everything.
Sarah, my master's wife, didn't have any children until she was very old. Then she had a son, and my master has given him everything.
Genesis 24:40
My master answered, "I have always obeyed the Lord , and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
My master answered, "I have always obeyed the Lord , and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
Genesis 24:45
Even before I had finished praying, Rebekah came by with a water jar on her shoulder. When she had filled the jar, I asked her for a drink.
Even before I had finished praying, Rebekah came by with a water jar on her shoulder. When she had filled the jar, I asked her for a drink.
Genesis 29:9
While Jacob was still talking with the men, his cousin Rachel came up with her father's sheep.
While Jacob was still talking with the men, his cousin Rachel came up with her father's sheep.
Exodus 2:16
when the seven daughters of Jethro, the priest of Midian, came up to water their father's sheep and goats.
when the seven daughters of Jethro, the priest of Midian, came up to water their father's sheep and goats.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel,.... On this occasion, and gave them some laws and rules concerning the above affair, and other things:
saying, whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin; which some understand of anyone of another nation, that cursed the God he used to serve in his own country; but it can hardly be thought that a law should be made by the one only living and true God, to preserve the honour and credit of false gods, when he is so jealous of his own glory; and those are spoken of in Scripture with the greatest contempt, as dunghill deities, and are actually cursed, Jeremiah 10:11; but they are rather to be interpreted of judges and all civil magistrates, who, as Aben Ezra observes, are sometimes called Elohim or gods, Psalms 82:1; and the rather, as it is probable this man had cursed his judges, and so this is a distinct sin from what follows; and not only the manner of expressing it, but the punishment of it, seem to be different; for the phrase, "to bear his sin", is used where the punishment is not expressly declared, and is by Jarchi and others interpreted of cutting off from his people, but in what way is not certain; whereas the punishment of a blasphemer of God is before and after clearly expressed; see Leviticus 20:19.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Leviticus 24:15. Whosoever curseth his God — יקלל אלהיו yekallel Elohaiv, he who makes light of him, who does not treat him and sacred things with due reverence, shall bear his sin - shall have the guilt of this transgression imputed to him, and may expect the punishment.
