Leviticus 24:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 24:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 24:21 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 24:21 — KJV
“And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.”
— Leviticus 24:21 (KJV)
Leviticus 24:21 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 24:21
“Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:21: beast, put, death
“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:21: killeth, put, death
“And if a man lie with a beast, he shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:21: beast, put, death
“And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:21: beast, put, death
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 24:21: killeth, put, death
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