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Exodus 21:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

Exodus 21:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 21:12

Theological / Devotional

Smiteth a man. Homicide is considered in vs. 12-14. This law is similar to the one given to Noah (Gen. 9:6). Intentional murder was in no case to be pardoned.

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