Exodus 21:16

And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:16

BSB

Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.

AKJV

And he that steals a man, and sells him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

CPDV

Whoever will have stolen a man and sold him, having been convicted of the crime, shall be put to death.

ERV

And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

NHEB

"Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his possession, he shall surely be put to death.

SMT

And he stealing a man, and selling him, and being found in his hand, dying, he shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:16

AndhethatstealethH1589VerbamanH376Noun MasculineandsellethH4376VerbhimorifhebefoundH4672VerbinhishandH3027Noun FeminineheshallsurelyH4191VerbbeputtodeathH4191Verb

Commentary for Exodus 21:16

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

Overview of Exodus 21:16

Summary

Human trafficking perpetrator receives death sentence

Event

Slave trader execution

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC