Exodus 21:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever strikes someone a mortal blow must be put to death.

Cross References

Genesis 9:5

Indeed for your own lifeblood I will demand an accounting: from every animal I will demand it, and from a human being, each one for the blood of another, I will demand an accounting for human life.

Genesis 9:6

Anyone who sheds the blood of a human being, by a human being shall that one’s blood be shed; For in the image of God have human beings been made.

2 Samuel 12:13

Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” Nathan answered David: “For his part, the Lord has removed your sin. You shall not die,

Exodus 20:13

You shall not kill.

Exodus 21:11

If he does not do these three things for her, she may leave without cost, without any payment. Personal Injury.

Leviticus 24:17

Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death;

Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its sheath, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“Cursed be anyone who strikes down a neighbor in secret!” And all the people shall answer, “Amen!”