Leviticus 24:17

And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Leviticus 24:17

BSB
And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.
AKJV
And he that kills any man shall surely be put to death.
CPDV
Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall be put to death.
ERV
And he that smiteth any man mortally shall surely be put to death;
NHEB
"'He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.
SMT
And when a man shall smite any soul of man, dying, he shall die.

Commentary for Leviticus 24:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Overview of Leviticus 24:17
Summary
Murderer must face capital punishment
Event
Law against murder stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law