Exodus 21:16

Exodus 21:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16“Now one who kidnaps someone, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall certainly be put to death.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

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

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, if it be founde with him, shall die the death.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16“Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

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.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16If someone catches another person to sell him, you must punish him with death. Kill him even if you find him when he has not yet sold the man that he caught.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16And he who steals a man, and has sold him, and he has been found in his hand, is certainly put to death.

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