Exodus 21:16

16“Anyone who kidnaps someone is to be put to death, whether the victim has been sold or is still in the kidnapper’s possession.

16“Now one who 21:16 Lit stealskidnaps someone, whether he sells him or he is found in his 21:16 Lit handpossession, shall certainly be put to death.

16“He who kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall surely be put to death.

16“Whoever kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or is found with him in his possession, must be put to death.

16Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death, whether he sells him or the man is found in his possession.

16“Anyone who kidnaps and sells another person must be put to death. If they still have the person with them when they are caught, they must be put to death.