Exodus 21:12

He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 21:12

BSB
Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death.
AKJV
He that smites a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
CPDV
Whoever strikes a man, intending to murder, shall be put to death.
ERV
He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall surely be put to death.
NHEB
"One who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death,
SMT
He striking a man and he died, dying, he shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:12

HethatsmitethH5221VerbamanH376Noun MasculinesothathedieH4191VerbshallbesurelyH4191VerbputtodeathH4191Verb

Commentary for Exodus 21:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:12
Summary
Murderer receives death penalty without exception
Event
Murder punishment established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law