Translations
Modern
If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.
Traditional
If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.
Literal
If a man is found kidnapping any of his brothers of the sons of Israel, and he mistreats him or sells him, that thief shall die. And you shall put away the evil from among you.
Latin
Si deprehensus fuerit homo sollicitans fratrem suum de filiis Israël, et vendito eo acceperit pretium, interficietur, et auferes malum de medio tui.
Original
Hebrew
English
If a man is caught kidnapping one of his Israelite brothers, whether he treats him as a slave or sells him, the kidnapper must die. So you must purge the evil from among you.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Commandments, the Ten Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Slave, Slavery
Topics
Commerce: Articles of Slaves Kidnapping: Forbidden Punishment: Death Penalty for Kidnapping Racism and Slavery Servant: Bond: Kidnapping Forbidden Servant: Bond: Laws of Moses Concerning Servants: Slaves or Bond: Seizing and Stealing of Men For, Condemned and Punished By Slavery