Deu 24:7 | NET2full | STEP | If a man is found kidnapping a person from among his fellow Israelites , and regards him as mere property and sells him, that kidnapper must die . In this way you will purge the evil from among you.

‏ Deuteronomy 24:7

7 If a man is found kidnapping a person from among his fellow Israelites, ^{▼▼tn Heb “from his brothers, from the sons of Israel.” The terms “brothers” and “sons of Israel” are in apposition; the second defines the first more specifically.} and regards him as mere property ^{▼▼tn Or “and enslaves him.”} and sells him, that kidnapper ^{▼▼tn Heb “that thief.”} must die. In this way you will purge ^{▼▼tn Heb “burn.” See note on the word “purge” in Deut 19:19.} the evil from among you.

‏ Deuteronomy 24:7

Respect for Human Dignity