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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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19th Century
Anglican
And he that killeth a beast. —This verse contains a repetition of the laws enacted in Leviticus 24:17-18.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it The same as in (Leviticus 24:18), which is repeated for…
Presbyterian
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…
