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Exodus 21:13

11 And if he do not these three unto her, then shall she go out free without money.

12 He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

14 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.

15 And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.
KJV
And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.
WEB
but not if it is unintentional, but God allows it to happen; then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.
ASV
And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver [him] into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.
DARBY
But if he have not lain in wait, and God have delivered [him] into his hand, I will appoint thee a place to which he shall flee.
BLB
And if he did not lie in wait and God caused [it] to meet his hand, then I will appoint for you a place where there he may flee.
ÅB
Men hvis han ikke har stått ham etter livet, men det er Gud som har latt ham komme ut for hans hånd, da vil jeg sette deg et fristed som han kan ty til.
OTB
Men hvis det ikke er overlagt, men Gud lar det skje, vil jeg utpeke et sted for ham å flykte til.
B1930
Men hvis han ikke har stått ham efter livet, men det er Gud som har latt ham komme ut for hans hånd, da vil jeg sette dig et fristed som han kan ty til.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Joshua 20:2–9

    Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses:

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  • 1 Samuel 24:18

    And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.

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  • Deuteronomy 19:1–13

    When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses;

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  • Deuteronomy 4:41–43

    Then Moses severed three cities on this side Jordan toward the sunrising;

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  • 1 Samuel 24:10

    Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD’s anointed.

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  • 1 Samuel 24:4

    And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily.

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  • Numbers 35:10–34

    Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan;

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  • 2 Samuel 16:10

    And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?

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