Crime and Punishment in The Bible - Examples of The Death Penalty

Examples of The Death Penalty

See also: List of capital crimes in the Bible

The Bible prescribes the death penalty for the following activities, among others:

  • Murder
  • Adultery
  • Bestiality
  • Rape
  • Sodomy
  • One man picked up sticks on the Sabbath, he was taken into custody because a punishment was not known. The LORD told Moses that the man in custody must be killed. This particular crime and punishment is isolated case law. (Numbers 15:32–36)
  • A betrothed woman who does not cry out while being raped
  • A woman who is found not to have been a virgin on the night of her wedding
  • Worshiping other gods
  • Witchcraft (Exodus 22:18)
  • Taking the LORD's name in vain or cursing his name
  • Cursing a parent
  • Kidnapping

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