Exodus 21:15
The Scripture
(15) And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Exodus 21 records the early law of the Israelites concerning injury and compensation, stating that a person who causes bodily harm must make restitution to the injured. The chapter also introduces the principle of proportional justice, often summarized as “an eye for an eye,” emphasizing that each person must be held accountable for their actions. These teachings set the foundation for the community’s moral and legal order.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 21:18Deuteronomy 21:19Deuteronomy 21:20Deuteronomy 21:21Deuteronomy 27:24Proverbs 30:11Proverbs 30:17I Timothy 1:9
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