Exodus 21:17

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:17

BSB

Anyone who curses his father or mother must surely be put to death.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Whoever speaks evil of his father or mother shall die a death.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And he making light of his father and his mother, dying, he shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:17

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Commentary for Exodus 21:17

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 21:17

Summary

Cursing parents results in mandatory death penalty

Event

Curse against parent

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC