Exodus 21:17

New International Reader's Version

“Anyone who asks for something bad to happen to their father or mother must be put to death.

Cross References

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 21:18

“Suppose two people get into a fight and argue with each other. One hits the other with a stone or his fist. And the person who was hit does not die but has to stay in bed.

Proverbs 20:20

If anyone asks for bad things to happen to their father or mother, that person’s lamp will be blown out in total darkness.

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 21:18

Suppose someone has a very stubborn son. He doesn’t obey his father and mother. And he won’t listen to them when they try to correct him.

Deuteronomy 21:21

Then all the people in his town will put him to death by throwing stones at him. Get rid of that evil person. All the Israelites will hear about it. And they will be afraid to disobey their parents.

Deuteronomy 27:16

“May anyone who brings shame on their father or mother be under the Lord’s curse.” Then all the people will say, “Amen!”