Exodus 21:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:14 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:14 — KJV
“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)
Exodus 21:14 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 21:14
“When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:14: come, neighbour, shalt
“When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto thy neighbour's standing corn.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:14: come, neighbour, shalt
“Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. persuadeth: or, deceiveth”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:14: come, take, may
“Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, whereof ye were afraid, shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there ye shall die. shall follow...: Heb. shall cleave after you”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:14: come, take, mine
“And thou shalt slay the ram, and thou shalt take his blood, and sprinkle it round about upon the altar.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:14: slay, shalt, take
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