Exodus 21:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:15 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, 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 21:15 — KJV
“And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
— Exodus 21:15 (KJV)
Exodus 21:15 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 21:15
“For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:15: father, mother, surely
“And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death. curseth: or, revileth”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:15: father, mother, surely
“And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:15: father, surely, put
“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 21:15: smiteth, surely, put
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:15: smiteth, surely, put
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