Exodus 21:16
The Scripture
(16) And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be 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
Genesis 40:15Deuteronomy 24:7I Timothy 1:10Revelation 18:12Genesis 37:28Exodus 22:4
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