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Leviticus 24:17

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Berean Standard Bible

And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And anyone who takes another's life is certainly to be put to death.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He that striketh and killeth a man, dying let him die.

Free Bible Version

Anyone who kills someone else must be executed.

Geneva Bible 1599

He also that killeth any man, he shall be put to death.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.

Translation for Translators

“Also, If anyone murders another person, he must be executed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If anyone strikes down another human being, he must certainly be put to death.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

“‘He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.

Young's Literal Translation

'And when a man smiteth any soul of man, he is certainly put to death.

Context

An Eye for an Eye

¹⁶Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.¹⁷And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.¹⁸Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life.

Summary

This verse in Leviticus emphasizes the principle of retribution and justice, stating that anyone who takes the life of another human being must be put to death. It reflects the seriousness with which God views the sanctity of human life and the consequences of committing murder. The law serves as a deterrent against violence and underscores the value of every individual created in the image of God. While this Old Testament law may seem harsh, it highlights the importance of upholding justice and respecting the gift of life.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He that killeth any man - Blasphemy against God, i. e., speaking injuriously of his name, his attributes, his government, and his revelation, together with murder, is to be punished with death: he that blasphemes God is a curse in society, and he who takes away, wilfully and by malicious intent, the life of any man, should certainly be put to death. In this respect God has absolutely required that life shall go for life.

Leviticus 24:17

An Eye for an Eye

¹⁶Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD must surely be put to death; the whole assembly must surely stone him, whether he is a foreign resident or native; if he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.¹⁷And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.¹⁸Whoever kills an animal must make restitution—life for life.

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Berean Standard Bible

And if a man takes the life of anyone else, he must surely be put to death.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And anyone who takes another's life is certainly to be put to death.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He that striketh and killeth a man, dying let him die.

Free Bible Version

Anyone who kills someone else must be executed.

Geneva Bible 1599

He also that killeth any man, he shall be put to death.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

“‘He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.

Translation for Translators

“Also, If anyone murders another person, he must be executed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If anyone strikes down another human being, he must certainly be put to death.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

“‘He who strikes any man mortally shall surely be put to death.

Young's Literal Translation

'And when a man smiteth any soul of man, he is certainly put to death.

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He that killeth any man - Blasphemy against God, i. e., speaking injuriously of his name, his attributes, his government, and his revelation, together with murder, is to be punished with death: he that blasphemes God is a curse in society, and he who takes away, wilfully and by malicious intent, the life of any man, should certainly be put to death. In this respect God has absolutely required that life shall go for life.