Exodus 21:16

God's Word

“Whoever kidnaps another person must be put to death, whether he has sold the kidnapped person or still has him.

Cross References

Genesis 37:28

As the Midianite merchants were passing by, the brothers pulled Joseph out of the cistern. They sold him to the Ishmaelites for eight ounces of silver. The Ishmaelites took him to Egypt.

Genesis 40:15

I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I’ve done nothing to deserve being put in this prison.”

Exodus 20:15

“Never steal.

Exodus 21:15

“Whoever hits his father or mother must be put to death.

Exodus 22:4

But if the stolen animal is found alive in his possession, whether it’s a bull, donkey, or a sheep, he must make up for the loss with double the amount.

Deuteronomy 24:7

Whoever kidnaps another Israelite must die. The kidnapper must die, whether he treated the other person like a slave or sold him. You must get rid of this evil.

1 Timothy 1:10

Laws are intended for people involved in sexual sins, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for those who lie when they take an oath, and for whatever else is against accurate teachings.

Revelation 18:12

No one buys their cargo of gold, silver, gems, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, bright red cloth, all kinds of citron wood, articles made of ivory and very costly wood, bronze, iron, marble,