Translations
Modern
Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.
Traditional
The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Literal
Fathers shall not be put to death for sons, and neither shall sons be put to death for fathers. A man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Latin
Non occidentur patres pro filiis, nec filii pro patribus, sed unusquisque pro peccato suo morietur.
Original
Hebrew
English
Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor Social Justice True Justice
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Family Life and Relations Kings, Books of First and Second Poor, the
Topics
Generational Curses Poor: Duty To Punishments were Inflicted: On the Guilty Rulers: Duties of Sins of the Father