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.
Pero si alguien deliberadamente planea matar a su prójimo con engaño, debes sacar a esa persona de mi altar para que sea ejecutada.
El asesinato premeditado no encuentra refugio ni siquiera en el altar de Dios y debe ser castigado con la muerte.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Book of Exodus, God is giving the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of establishing a covenant with the Israelites, including detailed regulations for justice and societal order in their new nation. This verse specifically addresses premeditated murder, emphasizing that even the altar, a traditional place of refuge, cannot shield someone who intentionally kills with deceit. It reflects the ancient Israelite legal system, which prioritized accountability and distinguished between accidental and willful crimes to maintain communal holiness and order.
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