Leviticus 24:21 Laws about the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

21 Whoever kills an animal must make restitution, but whoever kills a man must be put to death.

Meaning of Leviticus 24:21

Leviticus 24:21 underscores the profound principle of justice in ancient Israelite law: "Whoever kills an animal must make restitution, but whoever kills a human being is to be put to death." It reveals the intrinsic value God places on both life and fair recompense, emphasizing a balance between grace and divine judgment.

Cross References for Leviticus 24:21

Exodus 20:13 - “You shall not murder. Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13

Deuteronomy 19:13 - Show him no pity. You must purge from Israel the guilt of shedding innocent blood, so that it m... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 19:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 19:13

Exodus 21:33 - “If a man uncovers a pit or digs one and fails to cover it and an ox or a donkey falls into it, Click to read the verse Exodus 21:33 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:33

Leviticus 24:18 - Anyone who takes the life of someone’s animal must make restitution—life for life. Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:18

Leviticus 24:17-18 - “‘If anyone takes the life of a human being, he must be put to death. Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:17-18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:17-18