Exodus 21:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:12 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:12 — KJV
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
— Exodus 21:12 (KJV)
Exodus 21:12 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 21:12
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:12: smiteth, surely, put
“And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:12: die, surely, put
“And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. with...: Heb. with a stone of the hand”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:12: die, surely, put
“Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:12: die, surely, put
“Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:12: die, surely, put
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