# Whoever hits his father or mother must surely be put to death

This can be stated in active form. AT: "If anyone hits his father or mother, you must surely put him to death" or "You must surely kill anyone who hits his father or mother" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# must surely

"must certainly"

# in his possession

"with him"

# that kidnapper must surely be put to death

This can be stated in active form. AT: "you must certainly kill that kidnapper" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# Whoever curses his father or his mother must surely be put to death

This can be stated in active form. AT: "you must surely kill anyone who curses his father or his mother" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])