World English Bible

Exodus 21:12

“One who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death,”

Verse in context — Exodus 21

If he takes another wife to himself, he shall not diminish her food, her clothing, and her marital rights.

If he doesn't do these three things for her, she may go free without paying any money.

One who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death,

but not if it is unintentional, but God allows it to happen: then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.

If a man schemes and comes presumptuously on his neighbor to kill him, you shall take him from my altar, that he may die.

God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives the Ten Commandments, and establishes His covenant with His people.