2 Kings 10:24
New International Version
So they went in to make sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had posted eighty men outside with this warning: “If one of you lets any of the men I am placing in your hands escape, it will be your life for his life.”

New Living Translation
So they were all inside the temple to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty of his men outside the building and had warned them, “If you let anyone escape, you will pay for it with your own life.”

English Standard Version
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and said, “The man who allows any of those whom I give into your hands to escape shall forfeit his life.”

Berean Standard Bible
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. And Jehu had appointed for himself on the outside eighty men and said, “The man who lets one escape from the men whom I have brought into your⁺ hands, his soul for his soul.”

King James Bible
And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.

New King James Version
So they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had appointed for himself eighty men on the outside, and had said, “If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escapes, whoever lets him escape, it shall be his life for the life of the other.”

New American Standard Bible
Then they entered to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed for himself eighty men outside, and he had said, “The one who allows any of the men whom I bring into your hands to escape shall give up his life in exchange.”

NASB 1995
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed for himself eighty men outside, and he had said, “The one who permits any of the men whom I bring into your hands to escape shall give up his life in exchange.”

NASB 1977
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed for himself eighty men outside, and he had said, “The one who permits any of the men whom I bring into your hands to escape, shall give up his life in exchange.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then they came in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had placed for himself eighty men outside, and he had said, “The one who permits any of the men whom I cause to come into your hands to escape, shall give up his life in exchange.”

Amplified Bible
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside for himself and said, “If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, the one who lets him go shall forfeit his own life for that man’s life.”

Berean Annotated Bible
And they went in [he went in] to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu (YHWH is He) had stationed eighty men outside and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your⁺ hands to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs.

Christian Standard Bible
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside, and he warned them, “Whoever allows any of the men I am placing in your hands to escape will forfeit his life for theirs.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed 80 men outside, and he warned them, “Whoever allows any of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape will forfeit his life for theirs.”

American Standard Version
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.

Contemporary English Version
Then they began to offer sacrifices to Baal. Earlier, Jehu had ordered 80 soldiers to wait outside the temple. He had warned them, "I will get all these worshipers here, and if any of you let even one of them escape, you will be killed instead!"

English Revised Version
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. But Jehu had stationed 80 of his men outside. He said [to them], "If any of the people I'm putting in your hands escape, you will pay for their lives with yours."

Good News Translation
Then he and Jonadab went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings to Baal. He had stationed eighty men outside the temple and had instructed them: "You are to kill all these people; anyone who lets one of them escape will pay for it with his life!"

International Standard Version
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Meanwhile, Jehu had stationed 80 men outside, ordering them, "If any of these men whom I've brought into your control escape, the one who allows it will forfeit his life."

NET Bible
They went inside to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside. He had told them, "If any of the men inside get away, you will pay with your lives!"

New Heart English Bible
They went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him eighty men outside, and said, "If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he who lets him go, his life shall be for the life of him."

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings, Jehu appointed eighty men without, and said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs.”

World English Bible
So they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had appointed for himself eighty men outside, and said, “If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he who lets him go, his life shall be for the life of him.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they come in to make sacrifices and burnt-offerings, and Jehu has set eighty men for himself in an out-place, and says, “The man who lets [any] of the men whom I am bringing into your hand escape—his soul for his soul.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. And Jehu had appointed for himself on the outside eighty men and said, “The man who lets one escape from the men whom I have brought into your⁺ hands, his soul for his soul.”

Young's Literal Translation
And they come in to make sacrifices and burnt-offerings, and Jehu hath set for himself in an out-place eighty men, and saith, 'The man who letteth escape any of the men whom I am bringing in unto your hand -- his soul for his soul.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will go in to do sacrifices and burnt-offerings, and Jehu set to him without, eighty men; and he will say, The man who shall escape from these men which I bring upon your hands, his soul instead of his soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings: but Jehu had prepared him fourscore men without, and said to them: If any of the men escape, whom I have brought into your hands, he that letteth him go shall answer life for life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then they entered, so that they might offer victims and holocausts. But Jehu had prepared for himself eighty men outside. And he had said to them, “If anyone escapes from among these men, whom I have led into your hands, your life will take the place of his life.”

New American Bible
Then they proceeded to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty troops outside with this warning, “Any of you who lets someone escape of those whom I shall deliver into your hands shall pay life for life.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then they proceeded to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside, saying, “Whoever allows any of those to escape whom I deliver into your hands shall forfeit his life.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu had posted three hundred and eighty men outside by the door, and said, If any of the men whom I have delivered into your hands escape, his life shall be for the life of him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they entered to make sacrifices and offerings, and Yehu stationed for himself on the outside three hundred and eighty men, and he said: “A man who escapes of the men whom I deliver to you, his life shall be in the place of his life!”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him fourscore men without, and said: 'If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, his life shall be for the life of him.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he went in to offer sacrifices and whole-burnt-offerings; and Ju set for himself eighty men without, and said, Every man who shall escape of the men whom I bring into your hand, the life of him that spares him shall go for his life.

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Context
Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal
23Next, Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Look around to see that there are no servants of the LORD here among you—only servants of Baal.” 24And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs.” 25When he had finished making the burnt offering, Jehu said to the guards and officers, “Go in and kill them. Do not let anyone out.” So the guards and officers put them to the sword, threw the bodies out, and went into the inner room of the temple of Baal.…

Cross References
And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings.

1 Kings 18:25-29
Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Since you are so numerous, choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first. Then call on the name of your god, but do not light the fire.” / And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. / At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” …

Hosea 4:13
They sacrifice on the mountaintops and burn offerings on the hills, under oak, poplar, and terebinth, because their shade is pleasant. And so your daughters turn to prostitution and your daughters-in-law to adultery.

Numbers 25:2-3
who also invited them to the sacrifices for their gods. And the people ate and bowed down to these gods. / So Israel joined in worshiping Baal of Peor, and the anger of the LORD burned against them.
Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside

2 Kings 11:5-7
and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— / the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king.

2 Chronicles 23:4-7
This is what you are to do: A third of you priests and Levites who come on duty on the Sabbath shall keep watch at the doors, / a third shall be at the royal palace, and a third at the Foundation Gate, while all the others are to be in the courtyards of the house of the LORD. / No one is to enter the house of the LORD except the priests and those Levites who serve; they may enter because they are consecrated, but all the people are to obey the requirement of the LORD. …

1 Chronicles 26:12-19
These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. …
and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape,

1 Kings 20:39-42
As the king passed by, he cried out to the king: “Your servant had marched out into the middle of the battle, when suddenly a man came over with a captive and told me, ‘Guard this man! If he goes missing for any reason, your life will be exchanged for his life, or you will weigh out a talent of silver.’ / But while your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” And the king of Israel said to him, “So shall your judgment be; you have pronounced it on yourself.” / Then the prophet quickly removed the bandage from his eyes, and the king of Israel recognized him as one of the prophets. …

Ezekiel 33:6
But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’

1 Kings 2:42-43
the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ / So why have you not kept your oath to the LORD and the command that I gave you?”
he will forfeit his life for theirs.”

Exodus 21:23-25
But if a serious injury results, then you must require a life for a life— / eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, / burn for burn, wound for wound, and stripe for stripe.

Deuteronomy 19:21
You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.

Numbers 35:31-33
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death. / Nor should you accept a ransom for the person who flees to a city of refuge and allow him to return and live on his own land before the death of the high priest. / Do not pollute the land where you live, for bloodshed pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which the blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it.
1 Kings 18:40
Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.

2 Chronicles 23:17
So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.

Exodus 32:27-28
He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead.

Deuteronomy 13:9-10
Instead, you must surely kill him. Your hand must be the first against him to put him to death, and then the hands of all the people. / Stone him to death for trying to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.


Treasury of Scripture

And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that lets him go, his life shall be for the life of him.

If any of them

1 Kings 20:30-42
But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and there a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men that were left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber…

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2 Kings 10
1. Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded
8. He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah
12. At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers
15. He takes Jehonadab into his company
18. By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal
29. Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins
32. Hazael oppresses Israel
34. Jehoahaz succeeds Jehu












And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings.
This phrase refers to the worship practices of the time, specifically those associated with the worship of Baal. The context is Jehu's purge of Baal worship from Israel, a significant event in the religious history of the nation. Sacrifices and burnt offerings were central to both Yahwistic and pagan worship, but here they are part of a deceptive plan by Jehu to eliminate Baal worshipers. This reflects the ongoing struggle between the worship of Yahweh and the infiltration of Canaanite religious practices. The act of offering sacrifices was meant to appease or honor a deity, and in the context of Israel, it was supposed to be directed to Yahweh alone, as seen in the laws given in Leviticus.

Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside
Jehu's strategic placement of eighty men highlights his military acumen and determination to eradicate Baal worship. The number eighty may symbolize completeness or a significant force, ensuring that none of the Baal worshipers could escape. This action is part of Jehu's broader campaign to consolidate his power and purify the religious practices of Israel, aligning with the prophetic mandate given to him by Elisha (2 Kings 9:6-10). The use of stationed men also reflects the militaristic approach often necessary in the turbulent times of the divided kingdom.

and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape,
Jehu's warning underscores the seriousness of his mission and the absolute nature of his command. The phrase "delivering into your hands" suggests divine sanction, as Jehu was anointed by a prophet to execute judgment on the house of Ahab and the worshipers of Baal. This reflects the biblical theme of divine justice and the use of human agents to fulfill God's purposes. The warning also indicates the high stakes involved, as allowing an escape would undermine Jehu's authority and the religious reform he was enacting.

he will forfeit his life for theirs.”
This phrase illustrates the principle of life for life, a form of justice seen in the law of retribution (lex talionis) found in the Mosaic Law (Exodus 21:23-25). It emphasizes the gravity of the task and the accountability expected of those carrying out Jehu's orders. The severe consequence reflects the importance of eradicating idolatry from Israel, a recurring theme in the Old Testament where the purity of worship is paramount. This also foreshadows the ultimate justice and accountability before God, a theme that runs throughout Scripture and is fulfilled in the New Testament through the person and work of Jesus Christ, who offers redemption and justice.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehu
The king of Israel who was anointed to destroy the house of Ahab and eradicate Baal worship from Israel.

2. Baal Worshipers
Followers of the Canaanite god Baal, who were gathered for a sacrificial ceremony.

3. Eighty Men
Soldiers stationed by Jehu to ensure that none of the Baal worshipers escaped.

4. Temple of Baal
The location where the Baal worshipers gathered for sacrifices, which Jehu used as a trap.

5. Sacrifices and Burnt Offerings
Religious rituals performed by the Baal worshipers, which Jehu used as an opportunity to execute judgment.
Teaching Points
Zeal for God's Honor
Jehu's actions demonstrate a fervent commitment to honoring God by eliminating idolatry. Believers today are called to uphold God's honor in their lives by rejecting modern forms of idolatry.

Divine Judgment
The passage illustrates the seriousness of idolatry and God's judgment against it. Christians are reminded of the importance of worshiping God alone and the consequences of turning away from Him.

Obedience to God's Commands
Jehu's strict instructions to his men highlight the importance of obedience in carrying out God's will. Believers are encouraged to be diligent and faithful in their obedience to God's Word.

Accountability
The warning given to the eighty men about their responsibility underscores the concept of accountability. Christians are reminded that they are accountable to God for their actions and decisions.

God's Sovereignty
The successful execution of Jehu's plan reflects God's sovereign control over events. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their own lives, knowing that He is in control.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 10:24?

2. How does 2 Kings 10:24 demonstrate God's judgment against idolatry?

3. What role does obedience play in Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:24?

4. How can we apply Jehu's zeal for God in our daily lives?

5. What other biblical events show God's intolerance for idol worship?

6. How does 2 Kings 10:24 encourage us to uphold God's commands today?

7. What does 2 Kings 10:24 reveal about God's judgment and justice?

8. How does 2 Kings 10:24 reflect the theme of divine retribution?

9. Why did Jehu use deception in 2 Kings 10:24, and is it justified?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 10?

11. What did Jehu do about Baal worship?

12. Where is Beersheba mentioned in the Bible?

13. In 2 Chronicles 30:24, how could authorities practically handle the huge numbers of sacrifices without facing sanitary or organizational challenges?

14. What is the purpose of the Temple Tax?
What Does 2 Kings 10:24 Mean
They went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings

• The participants in the temple of Baal believed they were gathering for legitimate worship, yet their offerings were idolatrous.

• Scripture consistently condemns sacrifices made to false gods (Deuteronomy 12:31; Psalm 106:37–38).

• Jehu’s strategy uses the idolaters’ own expectations to draw them in, echoing how God sometimes turns the wicked’s plans against them (Esther 7:10; Psalm 7:15–16).

• The literal scene reminds us that outward religious activity, if misdirected, provokes divine judgment rather than divine favor (Isaiah 1:11–15; 1 Corinthians 10:20).


Jehu had stationed eighty men outside

• Jehu prepares a disciplined guard, showing that zeal for the Lord must be accompanied by order and accountability (1 Corinthians 14:40).

• The deliberate positioning fulfills Jehu’s divine mandate to eliminate Baal worship from Israel (2 Kings 9:6–10; 1 Kings 19:16–18).

• This moment illustrates Proverbs 21:31: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.” Strategic planning and God’s sovereign purpose work together, never in conflict.


He warned them

• Jehu’s clear instruction underscores personal responsibility: each guard is directly answerable for obedience (Joshua 1:18; Hebrews 13:17).

• The warning sets boundaries before judgment begins, reflecting God’s own pattern of giving warnings before executing justice (Genesis 6:13; Jonah 3:4).

• Such commands eliminate excuses; deliberate negligence would be sin, just as negligence was culpable in Numbers 3:4 when Aaron’s sons offered unauthorized fire.


If anyone allows one of the men … to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs

• The life-for-life standard recalls Genesis 9:6 and Exodus 21:23, emphasizing the gravity of disobedience and the sanctity of God’s justice.

• By tying personal survival to obedience, Jehu compels wholehearted commitment, similar to the watchman principle in Ezekiel 33:6: failure to warn incurs blood-guilt.

• The statement also prevents partiality; no guard can secretly sympathize with the idolaters (Deuteronomy 13:6–9; James 4:4).

• Ultimately, the verse highlights that God’s holiness demands decisive action against persistent idolatry (Deuteronomy 7:25–26; 2 Corinthians 6:17).


summary

2 Kings 10:24 records Jehu’s calculated move to eradicate Baal worship: idolatrous sacrifices proceed, eighty loyal guards surround the site, each warned under penalty of death, ensuring no Baal priest escapes. The verse teaches that God’s servants must combine zeal with disciplined obedience, uphold personal accountability, and tolerate no compromise with idolatry, affirming the Lord’s unwavering standard of holiness and justice.

(24) When.--Omit.

They went in.--The priests and prophets went into the inner court of the Baal temple, which probably resembled in general construction that of Jehovah at Jerusalem.

Sacrifices and burnt offerings--i.e., peace offerings and burnt offerings, which could only be offered in an open court.

Jehu appointed fourscore men without.--Rather, now Jehu had set him on the outside (of the building) fourscore men.

If any of the men . . . life of him.--Literally, The man that escapeth of the men whom I am bringing into your hands--his life for his life! This is a little incoherent, as is natural in energetic speech, but the sense is clear. Thenius, however, suggests that the verb "escapeth" should be pointed as a transitive form (pihel instead of niphal). This gives: "The man that letteth escape any of the men," &c., an improvement that may be right, although the old versions agree with the present Hebrew pointing of the word.

Verse 24. - And when they went in - rather, when they had gone in; i.e. when the whole multitude of Baal-worshippers, priests and people, had entered within the precincts of the temple - to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. The priests officiate, but the offerings are regarded as conjointly made by priest and people. Jehu appointed four score men without. Josephus says ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:6. § 6) that they were the most trusty men of his body-guard, which is likely enough. They were no doubt also known to Jehu as attached to the worship of Jehovah. And said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him (comp. 1 Kings 20:39). Gaolers were commonly put to death if a prisoner committed to their charge escaped them (see Acts 12:19; Acts 16:27).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And they went in
וַיָּבֹ֕אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to offer
לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

sacrifices
זְבָחִ֣ים (zə·ḇā·ḥîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2077: A slaughter, the flesh of an animal, a sacrifice

and burnt offerings.
וְעֹל֑וֹת (wə·‘ō·lō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5930: Whole burnt offering

Now Jehu
וְיֵה֞וּא (wə·yê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3058: Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites

had stationed
שָׂם־ (śām-)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

eighty
שְׁמֹנִ֣ים (šə·mō·nîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8084: Eighty, eightieth

men
אִ֔ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

outside
בַחוּץ֙ (ḇa·ḥūṣ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

and warned them,
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“If anyone
הָאִ֤ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

allows one of
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the men
הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

I
אֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am delivering
מֵבִ֣יא (mê·ḇî)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

into
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

your hands
יְדֵיכֶ֔ם (yə·ḏê·ḵem)
Noun - fdc | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3027: A hand

to escape,
יִמָּלֵט֙ (yim·mā·lêṭ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks

he will forfeit his life
נַפְשׁ֖וֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

for
תַּ֥חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

theirs.”
נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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