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

This law was part of God's legal code given to Moses for the Israelites as they formed their new nation after leaving Egypt. It established clear consequences for murder and reflected the principle that human life is sacred and created in God's image. This death penalty for murder was distinct from accidental killing, which had different provisions under Mosaic law.

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