Exodus 21:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 21:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 21:23 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 21:23 — KJV
“And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,”
— Exodus 21:23 (KJV)
Exodus 21:23 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 21:23
“And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force. presently: Heb. as on the day”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:23: any, then, shalt
“And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall thy life be for his life, or else thou shalt pay a talent of silver. pay: Heb. weigh”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:23: any, then, shalt
“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:23: follow, then, shalt
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:23: then, shalt, give
“And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 21:23: follow, then, shalt
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