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Contemporary English Version
Leviticus 24:17
Death is also the penalty for murder,
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Hebrew Names Version
He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
King James Version
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.
Lexham English Bible
"‘And when a man kills any human being, he certainly shall be put to death.
"‘And when a man kills any human being, he certainly shall be put to death.
New Century Version
"‘Whoever kills another person must be put to death.
"‘Whoever kills another person must be put to death.
New English Translation
"‘If a man beats any person to death, he must be put to death.
"‘If a man beats any person to death, he must be put to death.
Amplified Bible
'If a man takes the life of any human being [unlawfully], he shall most certainly be put to death.
'If a man takes the life of any human being [unlawfully], he shall most certainly be put to death.
New American Standard Bible
'Now if someone takes any human life, he must be put to death.
'Now if someone takes any human life, he must be put to death.
Geneva Bible (1587)
He also that killeth any man, he shal be put to death.
He also that killeth any man, he shal be put to death.
Legacy Standard Bible
‘If a man strikes down the life of any human being, he shall surely be put to death.
‘If a man strikes down the life of any human being, he shall surely be put to death.
Complete Jewish Bible
"‘Anyone who strikes another person and kills him must be put to death.
"‘Anyone who strikes another person and kills him must be put to death.
Darby Translation
And if any one smiteth any man mortally, he shall certainly be put to death.
And if any one smiteth any man mortally, he shall certainly be put to death.
Easy-to-Read Version
"And whoever kills another person must be put to death.
"And whoever kills another person must be put to death.
English Standard Version
"Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death.
"Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death.
George Lamsa Translation
And he who kills any man shall surely be put to death.
And he who kills any man shall surely be put to death.
Good News Translation
"Any who commit murder shall be put to death,
"Any who commit murder shall be put to death,
Christian Standard Bible®
“If a man kills anyone, he must be put to death.
“If a man kills anyone, he must be put to death.
Literal Translation
And a man, when he strikes the soul from any man, dying he shall die.
And a man, when he strikes the soul from any man, dying he shall die.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
He that slayeth a man, shall dye ye death.
He that slayeth a man, shall dye ye death.
American Standard Version
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
Bible in Basic English
And anyone who takes another's life is certainly to be put to death.
And anyone who takes another's life is certainly to be put to death.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he that kylleth any man, let hym dye the death.
And he that kylleth any man, let hym dye the death.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
King James Version (1611)
And he that killeth any man, shall surely be put to death.
And he that killeth any man, shall surely be put to death.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And whosoever shall smite a man and he die, let him die the death.
And whosoever shall smite a man and he die, let him die the death.
English Revised Version
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death;
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death;
Berean Standard Bible
And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.
And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
He that smytith and sleeth a man, die bi deeth;
He that smytith and sleeth a man, die bi deeth;
Young's Literal Translation
`And when a man smiteth any soul of man, he is certainly put to death.
`And when a man smiteth any soul of man, he is certainly put to death.
Update Bible Version
And a man that smites any life of man, shall surely be put to death.
And a man that smites any life of man, shall surely be put to death.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.
World English Bible
He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
New King James Version
"Whoever kills any man shall surely be put to death.
"Whoever kills any man shall surely be put to death.
New Living Translation
"Anyone who takes another person's life must be put to death.
"Anyone who takes another person's life must be put to death.
New Life Bible
‘If a man takes the life of any human being, he will be put to death for sure.
‘If a man takes the life of any human being, he will be put to death for sure.
New Revised Standard
Anyone who kills a human being shall be put to death.
Anyone who kills a human being shall be put to death.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when, any man, by smiting taketh the life of any human being, he shall be surely put to death,
And, when, any man, by smiting taketh the life of any human being, he shall be surely put to death,
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that striketh and killeth a man: dying let him die.
He that striketh and killeth a man: dying let him die.
Revised Standard Version
He who kills a man shall be put to death.
He who kills a man shall be put to death.
THE MESSAGE
"Anyone who hits and kills a fellow human must be put to death. Anyone who kills someone's animal must make it good—a life for a life. Anyone who injures his neighbor will get back the same as he gave: fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. What he did to hurt that person will be done to him. Anyone who hits and kills an animal must make it good, but whoever hits and kills a fellow human will be put to death. And no double standards: the same rule goes for foreigners and natives. I am God , your God."
"Anyone who hits and kills a fellow human must be put to death. Anyone who kills someone's animal must make it good—a life for a life. Anyone who injures his neighbor will get back the same as he gave: fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. What he did to hurt that person will be done to him. Anyone who hits and kills an animal must make it good, but whoever hits and kills a fellow human will be put to death. And no double standards: the same rule goes for foreigners and natives. I am God , your God."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'If a man takes the life of any human being, he shall surely be put to death.
'If a man takes the life of any human being, he shall surely be put to death.
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
And he: Genesis 9:5, Genesis 9:6, Exodus 21:12-14, Numbers 35:31, Deuteronomy 19:11, Deuteronomy 19:12
killeth any man: Heb. smiteth the life of a man
Reciprocal: Leviticus 24:21 - a man Numbers 35:16 - the Deuteronomy 19:13 - but thou Deuteronomy 19:21 - life shall Deuteronomy 27:24 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 24:1
Abraham was now a very old man. The Lord had made him rich, and he was successful in everything he did.
Abraham was now a very old man. The Lord had made him rich, and he was successful in everything he did.
Genesis 24:6
"No!" Abraham answered. "Don't ever do that, no matter what.
"No!" Abraham answered. "Don't ever do that, no matter what.
Genesis 24:7
The Lord who rules heaven brought me here from the land where I was born and promised that he would give this land to my descendants forever. When you go back there, the Lord will send his angel ahead of you to help you find a wife for my son.
The Lord who rules heaven brought me here from the land where I was born and promised that he would give this land to my descendants forever. When you go back there, the Lord will send his angel ahead of you to help you find a wife for my son.
Genesis 24:17
Abraham's servant ran to her and said, "Please let me have a drink of water."
Abraham's servant ran to her and said, "Please let me have a drink of water."
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 24:35
The Lord has been good to my master and has made him very rich. He has given him many sheep, goats, cattle, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of silver and gold, and many slaves.
The Lord has been good to my master and has made him very rich. He has given him many sheep, goats, cattle, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of silver and gold, and many slaves.
1 Kings 17:10
When Elijah came near the town gate of Zarephath, he saw a widow gathering sticks for a fire. "Would you please bring me a cup of water?" he asked.
When Elijah came near the town gate of Zarephath, he saw a widow gathering sticks for a fire. "Would you please bring me a cup of water?" he asked.
Isaiah 21:14
to bring water for those who are thirsty. You people of Tema must bring food for the hungry refugees.
to bring water for those who are thirsty. You people of Tema must bring food for the hungry refugees.
Isaiah 30:25
On that day people will be slaughtered and towers destroyed, but streams of water will flow from high hills and towering mountains.
On that day people will be slaughtered and towers destroyed, but streams of water will flow from high hills and towering mountains.
Isaiah 49:10
They won't go hungry or get thirsty; they won't be bothered by the scorching sun or hot desert winds. I will be merciful while leading them along to streams of water.
They won't go hungry or get thirsty; they won't be bothered by the scorching sun or hot desert winds. I will be merciful while leading them along to streams of water.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. With the sword, as the Targum of Jonathan adds; which restrains it to any man of the children of Israel, but wrongly; for the original law respects any man whatever, Genesis 9:6; and so it does here;
Genesis 9:6- :.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Leviticus 24:17. He that killeth any man — Blasphemy against God, i. e., speaking injuriously of his name, his attributes, his government, and his revelation, together with murder, is to be punished with death: he that blasphemes God is a curse in society, and he who takes away, wilfully and by malicious intent, the life of any man, should certainly be put to death. In this respect God has absolutely required that life shall go for life.
