Leviticus 24:21

And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 24:21

BSB

Whoever kills an animal must make restitution, but whoever kills a man must be put to death.

AKJV

And he that kills a beast, he shall restore it: and he that kills a man, he shall be put to death.

CPDV

Whoever strikes down a beast, shall repay another. Whoever strikes a man shall be punished.

ERV

And he that killeth a beast shall make it good: and he that killeth a man shall be put to death.

NHEB

He who kills an animal shall make it good; and he who kills a man shall be put to death.

SMT

And be smiting cattle shall recompense it; and he smiting man, shall die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 24:21

AndhethatkillethH5221VerbabeastH929Noun FeminineheshallrestoreH7999VerbitandhethatkillethH5221VerbamanH120Noun MasculineheshallbeputtodeathH4191Verb

Commentary for Leviticus 24:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Leviticus 24:21

Summary

Different penalties for animal and human killing

Event

Laws summarized for clarity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1440 BC