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Exodus 21:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Exodus 21:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 21 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
Exodus 21:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 21:12
He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.Lex talionis (law of retaliation) begins—'smiteth a man so he die' (מַכֵּה אִישׁ וָמֵת, makkeh ish vamet) means fatal striking. The doubled verb 'shall surely die' (מוֹת יוּמָת, mot yumat) emphasizes certainty. This implements the sixth commandment—murder requires capital punishment. Why death for death? Genesis 9:6: 'whoever sheds human blood, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in His image.' Murder assaults God's image; only death atones. The law protects life's sanctity by making murder capital. Distinction be...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 21:12
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“his blood will be shed by man”
“Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.,Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.,,,,,,,,”
“the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.”
“and lie in wait for him”
“so that he died”
“I have sinned against Yahweh. Nathan said to David”