He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 21 of Exodus. Laws concerning homicide, injuries, and responsibility establish different consequences according to the seriousness of the acts. The text develops principles of justice and protection of life.
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Wer einen Menschen schlägt, daß er stirbt, der soll des Todes sterben.
El que hiriere a alguno, haciéndole así morir, él morirá.
El que golpee a una persona y le cause la muerte será condenado a muerte.
Celui qui frappera un homme mortellement sera puni de mort.
Chi avrà percosso un uomo, sì che egli ne muoia, del tutto sia fatto morire.
Quem ferir alguém, de modo que este morra, certamente será morto.
「打人致死的,必被處死。
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