Exodus 21:15

And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:15

BSB

Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death.

AKJV

And he that smites his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

CPDV

Whoever strikes his father or mother shall die a death.

ERV

And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

NHEB

"Anyone who attacks his father or his mother shall be surely put to death.

SMT

And he striking his father and his mother, dying be shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:15

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Commentary for Exodus 21:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 21:15

Summary

Child striking parent faces capital execution

Event

Filial violence penalty

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC