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Exodus 21:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 21:14

Verse 14 of 36

Scripture focus

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 21:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 21:14

Theological / Devotional

Slay him with guile. The deliberate, intentional slayer of human life was to be taken even from the altar (otherwise a place of safety) if he took refuge there, and summarily punished (1 Kings 2:28-34).

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