Exodus 21:15 kjva — And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death."

— Exodus 21:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 21 — Context

12

He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.

13

And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.

14

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.

15

And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.

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.

17

And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

18

And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed:

Exodus 21:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 21:15 say?
Exodus 21:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.”
Where is Exodus 21:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 15.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 21:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:15 in?
Exodus 21:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 21:15?
Exodus 21:15 reads (KJVA): “And he that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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