King James Bible
KJVHe that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Exodus 21:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall surely be put to death. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that striketh a man with a will to kill him, shall be put to death. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that striketh a man, so that he die, shall certainly be put to death. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall surely be put to death. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that smiteth a man, so that he dieth, shall be surely put to death. | |
World English BibleWEB | |One who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death, | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'He who smiteth a man so that he hath died, is certainly put to death; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that smites a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death. |