Exodus 21:14

But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:14

BSB
But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.
AKJV
But if a man come presumptuously on his neighbor, to slay him with guile; you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
CPDV
If someone murders his neighbor with deliberation, by lying in wait, you shall tear him away from my altar, so that he may die.
ERV
And if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
NHEB
If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
SMT
And if a man shall act proudly against his friend to kill him with craftiness, from mine altar shalt thou take him to die.

Commentary for Exodus 21:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 21:14
Summary
Premeditated murderer executed despite altar sanctuary
Place
Altar
Event
Execution of deliberate murderer
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Law