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Exodus 21:12-14

King James Version (KJV)

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12. He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. 13. And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver [him] into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee. 14. But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

Exodus 21:12-14 — 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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