Leviticus 24:18

And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Leviticus 24:18

BSB
Whoever kills an animal must make restitution-life for life.
AKJV
And he that kills a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.
CPDV
Whoever will have struck down an animal shall repay its equivalent, that is, a life for a life.
ERV
and he that smiteth a beast mortally shall make it good: life for life.
NHEB
He who strikes an animal mortally shall make it good, life for life.
SMT
And he smiting the soul of cattle, shall recompense soul for soul.

Commentary for Leviticus 24:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 24:18
Summary
Animal killer compensates with equivalent animal
Event
Restitution law for livestock
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law