Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
If a person schemes and willfully
International Standard Version
If a man acts deliberately against his neighbor, to kill him by treachery, you are to take him to die even if he's at my altar.
A Conservative Version
And if a man comes presumptuously upon his neighbor, to kill him with guile, thou shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
American Standard Version
And if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbor, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
Amplified
But if a man acts intentionally against another and kills him by [design through] treachery, you are to take him from My altar [to which he may have fled for protection], so that he may be put to death.
Bible in Basic English
But if a man makes an attack on his neighbour on purpose, to put him to death by deceit, you are to take him from my altar and put him to death.
Darby Translation
But if a man act wantonly toward his neighbour, and slay him with guile, thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
Julia Smith Translation
And if a man shall act proudly against his friend to kill him with craftiness, from mine altar shalt thou take him to die.
King James 2000
But if a man comes presumptuously upon his neighbor, to slay him with guile; you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But if a man schemes against his neighbor to kill him by treachery, you will take him from my altar to die.
Modern King James verseion
But if a man comes presumptuously upon his neighbor to slay him with guile, you shall take him from My altar, so that he may die.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If a man come presumptuously upon his neighbor and slay him with guile, thou shalt take him from mine altar that he die.
NET Bible
But if a man willfully attacks his neighbor to kill him cunningly, you will take him even from my altar that he may die.
New Heart English Bible
If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
The Emphasized Bible
But, when a man shall act presumptuously against his neighbour to slay him with guile, from mine altar, shalt thou take him to die.
Webster
But if a man shall come presumptuously upon his neighbor, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from my altar, that he may die.
World English Bible
If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And when a man doth presume against his neighbour to slay him with subtilty, from Mine altar thou dost take him to die.
Themes
Altar » In the tabernacle » A place of refuge
Altars » Afforded no protection to murderers
Cities of refuge » Afforded no asylum to murderers
Homicide » Distinguished from murder
Murder » Described as killing » With premeditation
Murder » Persons guilty of » Had no protection from altars
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 21:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Laws About Personal Injury
13
If you did not intend to kill someone and I, Jehovah, let it happen anyway, you may run for safety to a place that I have set aside.
14
Cross References
1 Kings 2:28-34
Joab received news of this for Joab had been one of Adonijah's supporters. He was not on Absalom's side. Then Joab went in flight to the Tent of Jehovah and put his hands on the corners of the altar.
Hebrews 10:26
If we continue to (practice) (deliberately persist in) sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins.
Numbers 15:30-31
Any who sin deliberately, natives or foreigners, are guilty of treating Jehovah with contempt. They shall be put to death.
Numbers 35:20-21
If any of you kills someone you hate by shoving him or by deliberately throwing something at him,
Deuteronomy 1:43
I told you, but you would not listen. You disobeyed Jehovah's command and proudly invaded the mountainous region.
Deuteronomy 17:12-13
The man who acts presumptuously and does not listen to the priest or the judge will die. This way you will purge the evil from Israel. The priests and judges are there to serve Jehovah your God.
Deuteronomy 18:22
If a prophet speaks in Jehovah's name and what he says does not happen or come true, then it did not come from Jehovah. That prophet has spoken on his own authority. Never be afraid of him.'
Deuteronomy 19:11-13
But if there is a man who hates his neighbor and lies in wait for him and murders him. If he flees to one of these cities,
Deuteronomy 27:24
Cursed is he who beats his neighbor in secret.' And all the people will say: 'Amen.'
2 Samuel 3:27
Abner arrived in Hebron. Joab took him aside at the gate, as though he wanted to speak privately with him. There he stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner was murdered because he had killed Joab's brother Asahel.
2 Samuel 20:9-10
How are you, my brother? Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.
1 Kings 1:50-51
Adonijah, in great fear of Solomon, went to the Tent of Jehovah's presence and grabbed hold of the corners of the altar.
2 Kings 11:15
Jehoiada the priest did not want Athaliah killed in the Temple area. He ordered the army officers: Take her out between the rows of guards, and kill anyone who tries to rescue her.
Psalm 19:13
Keep me from sinning. Do not let anyone gain control over me. Then I will be blameless, and I will be free from any great offense.
2 Peter 2:10
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.