Exodus 22:2

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

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Other Translations for Exodus 22:2

BSB

If a thief is caught breaking in and is beaten to death, no one shall be guilty of bloodshed.

AKJV

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.

CPDV

If a thief will have been discovered breaking into a house, or digging under it, and he has received a mortal wound, he who struck him down will not be guilty of blood.

ERV

If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten that he die, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.

NHEB

If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him.

SMT

If in breaking in a thief shall be found, and he was smitten and died, no bloods for him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 22:2

IfathiefH1590Noun MasculinebefoundH4672VerbbreakingupH4290Noun MasculineandbesmittenH5221VerbthathedieH4191VerbthereshallnobloodH1818Noun Masculinebeshedforhim

Commentary for Exodus 22:2

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 22:2

Summary

Self-defense killing thief requires no penalty

Event

Homeowner kills nighttime intruder

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC