Leviticus 24:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who kills another person must be put to death.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that taking someone's life is punishable by death - the ultimate consequence for the ultimate crime.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Leviticus, God provided the Israelites with a comprehensive set of laws through Moses to guide their moral, civil, and religious life after their exodus from Egypt. This specific verse is part of a section dealing with offenses against people, emphasizing strict penalties to maintain justice and order in their society. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern cultural context where retribution was a common principle to uphold the value of human life.

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