Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin. New Living Translation “Parents must not be put to death for the sins of their children, nor children for the sins of their parents. Those deserving to die must be put to death for their own crimes. English Standard Version “Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. Each one shall be put to death for his own sin. Berean Standard Bible Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. King James Bible The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. New King James Version “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; a person shall be put to death for his own sin. New American Standard Bible “Fathers shall not be put to death for their sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers; everyone shall be put to death for his own sin alone. NASB 1995 “Fathers shall not be put to death for their sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers; everyone shall be put to death for his own sin. NASB 1977 “Fathers shall not be put to death for their sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers; everyone shall be put to death for his own sin. Legacy Standard Bible “Fathers shall not be put to death for their sons, nor shall sons be put to death for their fathers; each shall be put to death for his own sin. Amplified Bible “The fathers shall not be put to death for [the sins of] their children, nor shall the children be put to death for their fathers; [only] for his own sin shall anyone be put to death. Christian Standard Bible “Fathers are not to be put to death for their children, and children are not to be put to death for their fathers; each person will be put to death for his own sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible Fathers are not to be put to death for their children or children for their fathers; each person will be put to death for his own sin. American Standard Version The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Contemporary English Version Parents must not be put to death for crimes committed by their children, and children must not be put to death for crimes committed by their parents. Don't put anyone to death for someone else's crime. English Revised Version The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. GOD'S WORD® Translation Parents must never be put to death for the crimes of their children, and children must never be put to death for the crimes of their parents. Each person must be put to death for his own crime. Good News Translation "Parents are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their children, and children are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their parents; people are to be put to death only for a crime they themselves have committed. International Standard Version "Fathers must not be put to death on account of their children's sin; nor shall children die on account of their fathers' sin. Each person is to be put to death for his own sin. Majority Standard Bible Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. NET Bible Fathers must not be put to death for what their children do, nor children for what their fathers do; each must be put to death for his own sin. New Heart English Bible The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Webster's Bible Translation The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. World English Bible The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers. Every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFathers are not put to death for sons, and sons are not put to death for fathers—they are each put to death for his own sin. Young's Literal Translation 'Fathers are not put to death for sons, and sons are not put to death for fathers -- each for his own sin, they are put to death. Smith's Literal Translation The fathers shall not die for the sons, and the sons shall not die for the fathers: a man shall die in his sin. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children for the fathers, but every one shall die for his own sin. Catholic Public Domain Version The fathers shall not be put to death on behalf of the sons, nor the sons on behalf of the fathers, but each one shall die for his own sin. New American Bible Parents shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their parents; only for one’s own crime shall a person be put to death. New Revised Standard Version Parents shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their parents; only for their own crimes may persons be put to death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe fathers shall not be put to death for their children, neither shall the children be put to death for their fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The parents will not die for the sake of their children and children will not die for the sake of their parents, but a man shall die for his sins. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers; every man shall be put to death for his own sin. Brenton Septuagint Translation The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, and the sons shall not be put to death for the fathers; every one shall be put to death for his own sin. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Additional Laws…15You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. 16Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. 17Do not deny justice to the foreigner or the fatherless, and do not take a widow’s cloak as security.… Cross References Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. 2 Kings 14:6 Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Jeremiah 31:29-30 “In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’ / Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge. 2 Chronicles 25:4 Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Galatians 6:5 For each one should carry his own load. Exodus 32:33 The LORD replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot out of My book. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Proverbs 9:12 If you are wise, you are wise to your own advantage; but if you scoff, you alone will bear the consequences. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. Romans 2:6 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. Job 19:4 Even if I have truly gone astray, my error concerns me alone. Jeremiah 32:18-19 You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, / the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. Treasury of Scripture The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin. 2 Kings 14:5,6 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father… 2 Chronicles 25:4 But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in the law in the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin. Jeremiah 31:29,30 In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge… Jump to Previous Children Death Die SinJump to Next Children Death Die SinDeuteronomy 24 1. Of divorce5. A new married man goes not to war 6. Of pledges 7. Of kidnapping 8. Of leprosy 10. Of pledges 14. The hire is to be given 16. Of justice 19. Of charity Fathers shall not be put to death for their children This phrase establishes the principle of individual responsibility for sin, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. In the ancient Near Eastern context, collective punishment was common, but this law sets Israel apart by emphasizing personal accountability. This principle is echoed in Ezekiel 18:20, which states that the soul who sins is the one who will die. It reflects God's justice and fairness, ensuring that punishment is not unjustly transferred from one generation to another. nor children for their fathers each is to die for his own sin Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, who is delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter. 4. Sin and Justice The central theme of this verse, focusing on individual responsibility for sin. 5. Covenant Law The broader context of Deuteronomy, which outlines the covenant between God and Israel. Teaching Points Individual ResponsibilityEach person is accountable for their own actions and sins. This principle encourages personal integrity and responsibility. Justice and Fairness God's law is just and fair, ensuring that punishment is not transferred unjustly from one generation to another. This reflects God's character as a righteous judge. Generational Impact While each person is responsible for their own sin, our actions can still impact future generations. We should strive to live righteously to set a positive example. Forgiveness and Redemption Although we are accountable for our sins, through Christ, we have the opportunity for forgiveness and redemption, highlighting God's mercy alongside His justice. Community and Accountability In a community, while each person is responsible for their own sin, believers are called to support and hold each other accountable in love.(16) The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers.--A special note of the observance of this precept by Amaziah son of Joash is noticed both in Kings and Chronicles. See marginal references. It was not observed by the Persians in the case of Daniel's accusers (Daniel 6:24). The case of Achan, who "perished not alone in his iniquity," falls under a different head. See Notes on Joshua 7. Verse 16. - Among heathen nations it was common for a whole family to be involved in the penalty incurred by the head of the family, and to be put to death along with him (cf. Esther 9:13, 14; Herod., 3:118, 119; Ammian. Marcell., 23. 6; Curtius, 6:11, 20; Claudian, 'In Eutrop.,' 2:478; Cicero, 'Epist. ad Brut.,' 12, 15). Such severity of retribution is here prohibited in the penal code of the Israelites. Though God, in the exercise of his absolute sovereignty, might visit the sins of the parent upon the children (Exodus 20:5), earthly judges were not to assume this power. Only the transgressor himself was to bear the penalty of his sin (cf. 2 Kings 14:6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Fathersאָבוֹת֙ (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father shall not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be put to death יוּמְת֤וּ (yū·mə·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their children, בָּנִ֔ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son nor children וּבָנִ֖ים (ū·ḇā·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their fathers; אָב֑וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father each אִ֥יש (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person is to die יוּמָֽתוּ׃ (yū·mā·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill for his own sin. בְּחֶטְא֖וֹ (bə·ḥeṭ·’ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2399: A crime, its penalty Links Deuteronomy 24:16 NIVDeuteronomy 24:16 NLT Deuteronomy 24:16 ESV Deuteronomy 24:16 NASB Deuteronomy 24:16 KJV Deuteronomy 24:16 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 24:16 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 24:16 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 24:16 French Bible Deuteronomy 24:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 24:16 The fathers shall not be put (Deut. 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