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Originally Posted by Hexadecimal
Nowhere does the OT state that the punishments are supposed to be carried out at the whim of man. Punishment of death is only to be exercised by direct edict of God: We are not to carry out ANY punishment on others unless explicitly directed to do so by God, for it is his righteousness that hates sin, not ours.
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If that's the case what do you make of this:
Exodus 21:20-21 (King James Version)
20And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished.
21Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.