King James Version
Leviticus 24:21 in the King James Version says “And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.” — study this verse from Leviticus chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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
And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;
Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.
And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.
Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the LORD your God.
And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“a beast”
H929properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
“he shall restore”
H7999to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate
“he shall be put to death”
H4191to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
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