Leviticus 24:21

“And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.”

"And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death." - Leviticus 24:21
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What does Leviticus 24:21 mean?

Leviticus 24:21 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death." This verse comes from the Book of Leviticus, which is the third book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old…

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Justice and Restoration: A Reflection on Leviticus 24:21

In the book of Leviticus, we find a collection of laws and regulations given to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. Among these laws, Leviticus 24:21 stands out with a stark declaration of justice: "And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he…

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A Prayer for Justice, Restoration, and Compassion

O Lord God, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. As we reflect upon Your Word found in Leviticus 24:21, which states, "And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be…

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Leviticus 24:13 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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Leviticus 24:18 - "And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast."
Leviticus 25:24 - "And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land."
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Leviticus 19:24 - "But in the fourth year all the fruit thereof shall be holy to praise the LORD withal."
Leviticus 24:4 - "He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually."
Leviticus 11:24 - "And for these ye shall be unclean: whosoever toucheth the carcase of them shall be unclean until the even."
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