Exodus 21:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:16 — KJV
“And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.”
— Exodus 21:16 (KJV)
Exodus 21:16 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 21:16
“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 21:16: hand, 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 21:16: hand, 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 21:16: hand, surely, put
“But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:16: hand, surely, put
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:16: selleth, found, hand
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