Exodus 21:23

And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 21:23

BSB

But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life-

AKJV

And if any mischief follow, then you shall give life for life,

CPDV

But if her death will have followed, he will repay a life for a life,

ERV

But if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

NHEB

But if there is injury, then you must take life for life,

SMT

And if there shall be harm, and he gave soul for soul,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 21:23

AndifanymischieffollowH611Noun MasculinethenthoushaltgiveH5414Verb lifeH5315Noun FeminineforlifeH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Exodus 21:23

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Overview of Exodus 21:23

Summary

Fatal injury results in death sentence for injurer

Event

Death penalty for fatal injury

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC