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Exodus 21:14

12 Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death.

13 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.

But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.

15 Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death.

16 Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.

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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
But if a man schemes and acts willfully against his neighbor to kill him, you must take him away from My altar to be put to death.
KJV
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.
WEB
If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
ASV
And if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbor, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
DARBY
But if a man act wantonly toward his neighbour, and slay him with guile, thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
BLB
But if a man acts presumptuously against his neighbor to kill him by treachery, you shall take him away from My altar to die.
ÅB
Men om noen bærer seg så formastelig at, at han dreper sin neste med svik, da skal du ta ham om det så var fra mitt alter: han skal dø.
OTB
Men hvis noen handler med ond hensikt for å drepe sin nabo, skal du ta ham selv fra Mitt alter for å bli dømt til døden.
B1930
Men om nogen bærer sig så formastelig at, at han dreper sin næste med svik, da skal du ta ham om det så var fra mitt alter: han skal dø.

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