Exodus 21:15

New International Reader's Version

“Anyone who attacks their father or mother must be put to death.

Cross References

Exodus 21:14

But suppose they kill someone on purpose. Then take them away from my altar and put them to death.

Exodus 21:16

“Anyone who kidnaps and sells another person must be put to death. If they still have the person with them when they are caught, they must be put to death.

Proverbs 30:11

“Some people curse their fathers. Others don’t bless their mothers.

Proverbs 30:17

“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.

Deuteronomy 27:24

“May anyone who kills their neighbor secretly be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”

1 Timothy 1:9

We also know that the law isn’t made for godly people. It is made for those who break the law. It is for those who refuse to obey. It is for ungodly and sinful people. It is for those who aren’t holy and who don’t believe. It is for those who kill their fathers or mothers. It is for murderers.