Exodus 21:17 nasb — "He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

NASB

""He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death."

— Exodus 21:17, NASB

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Exodus 21 — Context

14

"If, however, a man acts presumptuously toward his neighbor, so as to kill him craftily, you are to take him even from My altar, that he may die.

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"He who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

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"He who kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall surely be put to death.

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"He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.

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"If men have a quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist, and he does not die but remains in bed,

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if he gets up and walks around outside on his staff, then he who struck him shall go unpunished; he shall only pay for his loss of time, and shall take care of him until he is completely healed.

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"If a man strikes his male or female slave with a rod and he dies at his hand, he shall be punished.

Exodus 21:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 21:17 say?
Exodus 21:17 in the NASB reads: “"He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death.”
Where is Exodus 21:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 21:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 21, verse 17.
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 21:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 21:17 in?
Exodus 21:17 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 21:17?
Exodus 21:17 reads (NASB): “"He who curses his father or his mother shall surely be 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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