Exodus 22:18 akjv — You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶

American King James Version

"You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶ "

— Exodus 22:18, American King James Version

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Exodus 22:18 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
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ASV
“Thou shalt not suffer a sorceress to live. ”
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WEB
“"You shall not allow a sorceress to live.”
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NET
““You must not allow a sorceress to live.”
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DRB
“Wizards thou shalt not suffer to live.”
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BBE
“Any woman using unnatural powers or secret arts is to be put to death.”
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KJVA
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
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Exodus 22 — Context

But if the owner thereof be with it, he shall not make it good: if it be an hired thing, it came for his hire. ¶

And if a man entice a maid that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely endow her to be his wife.

If her father utterly refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. ¶

You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶

Whoever lies with a beast shall surely be put to death. ¶

He that sacrifices to any god, save to the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed. ¶

You shall neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. ¶

Exodus 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 22:18 say?

Exodus 22:18 in the American King James Version reads: “You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶ ”

Where is Exodus 22:18 in the Bible?

Exodus 22:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 22, verse 18.

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 22:18.

What translation should I read Exodus 22:18 in?

Exodus 22:18 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 22:18?

Exodus 22:18 reads (AKJV): “You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶ ” 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.

Exodus 22:18 akjv — You shall not suffer a witch to live. ¶

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