Leviticus 24:17 cpdv — Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall be put to death.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall be put to death. "

— Leviticus 24:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 24 — Context

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saying: Lead away the blasphemer beyond the camp, and let all who heard him place their hands upon his head, and let the entire people stone him.

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And you shall say to the sons of Israel: The man who curses his God shall bear his sin,

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and whoever will have blasphemed the name of the Lord shall be put to death. The entire multitude shall overwhelm him with stones, whether he be a citizen or a sojourner. Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall be put to death.

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Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall be put to death.

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Whoever will have struck down an animal shall repay its equivalent, that is, a life for a life.

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Whoever will have inflicted a blemish on any of his citizens, just as he has done, so shall it be done to him:

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fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, shall he repay. Whatever degree of blemish he has inflicted, so shall he be compelled to suffer.

Leviticus 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:17 say?
Leviticus 24:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall be put to death. ”
Where is Leviticus 24:17 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 17.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 24:17.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:17 in?
Leviticus 24:17 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 Leviticus 24:17?
Leviticus 24:17 reads (CPDV): “Whoever will have struck and killed a man shall 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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