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He who kills a animal shall make it good: and he who kills a man shall be put to death.

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A Law Worth Repeating

Commentators observe that this verse largely repeats the laws stated just a few verses earlier. This repetition is not redundant but serves as a legal and spiritual emphasis. It confirms the principles of restitution for property and the ultimate penalty for murder, underscoring their importance in God's covenant community.

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Leviticus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 24:21

19th Century

Bishop

And he that killeth a beast. —This verse contains a repetition of the laws enacted in Leviticus 24:17-18.

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 24:21

17th Century

Pastor

And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it
The same as in (Leviticus 24:18), which is repeated for…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 24:10–23

17th Century

Minister

This offender was the son of an Egyptian father and an Israelite mother. The mention of his parents shows the common harmful effect of mixed marria…