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Leviticus 24:18-1964 bbe — And anyone wounding a beast and causing its death, will have to make payment for it: a life for a life. And if a man do…

Bible in Basic English

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And anyone wounding a beast and causing its death, will have to make payment for it: a life for a life.

19

And if a man does damage to his neighbour, as he has done, so let it be done to him;

20

Wound for wound, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever damage he has done, so let it be done to him.

21

He who puts a beast to death will have to make payment for it; he who puts a man to death will himself be put to death.

22

You are to have the same law for a man of another nation living among you as for an Israelite; for I am the Lord your God.

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And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, and they took the man who had been cursing outside the tent-circle and had him stoned. The children of Israel did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

— Leviticus 24:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast. And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him; Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again. And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death. Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the Lord your God. And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses. ”

Leviticus 24 — Context

15

And say to the children of Israel, As for any man cursing God, his sin will be on his head.

16

And he who says evil against the name of the Lord will certainly be put to death; he will be stoned by all the people; the man who is not of your nation and one who is an Israelite by birth, whoever says evil against the holy Name is to be put to death.

17

And anyone who takes another's life is certainly to be put to death.

18

And anyone wounding a beast and causing its death, will have to make payment for it: a life for a life.

19

And if a man does damage to his neighbour, as he has done, so let it be done to him;

20

Wound for wound, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever damage he has done, so let it be done to him.

21

He who puts a beast to death will have to make payment for it; he who puts a man to death will himself be put to death.

22

You are to have the same law for a man of another nation living among you as for an Israelite; for I am the Lord your God.

23

And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, and they took the man who had been cursing outside the tent-circle and had him stoned. The children of Israel did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Leviticus 24:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:18-1964 say?
Leviticus 24:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And anyone wounding a beast and causing its death, will have to make payment for it: a life for a life. And if a man does damage to his neighbour, as he has done, so let it be done to him; Wound for wound, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever damage he has done, so let it be done to him. He who puts a beast to death will have to make payment for it; he who puts a man to death will himself be put to death. You are to have the same law for a man of another nation living among you as for an Israelite; for I am the Lord your God. And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, and they took the man who had been cursing outside the tent-circle and had him stoned. The children of Israel did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.”
Where is Leviticus 24:18-1964 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verses 18–1964.
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 24:18-1964.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:18-1964 in?
Leviticus 24:18-1964 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 24:18-1964?
Leviticus 24:18-1964 reads (BBE): “And anyone wounding a beast and causing its death, will have to make payment for it: a life for a life. And if a man does damage to his neighbour, as he has done, so let it be done to him; Wound for wound, eye for eye, tooth for tooth; whatever damage he has done, so let it be done to him. He who puts a beast to death will have to make payment for it; he who puts a man to death will himself be put to death. You are to have the same law for a man of another nation living among you as for an Israelite; for I am the Lord your God. And Moses said these words to the children of Israel, and they took the man who had been cursing outside the tent-circle and had him stoned. The children of Israel did as the Lord gave orders to Moses.” 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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