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Exodus 21:12
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He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
About Exodus 21:12
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Capital Punishment as directly as Exodus 21:12. This Old Testament passage from the law of Exodus has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Genesis 9:6
“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
- Numbers 35:31
“Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.”
- Romans 13:4
“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”
- Leviticus 24:17
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.”
- Deuteronomy 19:21
“And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. ”
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How to Apply Exodus 21:12
Pray through Exodus 21:12 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Capital Punishment. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.