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Bible Quotes About Murderers

11 Scripture verses about murderers from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about murderers. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Murderers

Exodus 20:13 — “Thou shalt not kill.”
Exodus 21:12 — “He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
Leviticus 24:17 — “And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”
Deuteronomy 5:17 — “Thou shalt not kill.”
Matthew 4:1 — “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”
Matthew 5:21 — “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: by: or, to”
Matthew 26:52 — “Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”
Romans 12:19 — “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
Romans 13:4 — “For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him ...”
Romans 13:9 — “For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly compr...”

Old Testament Quotes About Murderers (4)

“Thou shalt not kill.”

Exodus 20:13KJV

“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”

Exodus 21:12KJV

“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”

Leviticus 24:17KJV

“Thou shalt not kill.”

Deuteronomy 5:17KJV

New Testament Quotes About Murderers (7)

“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”

Matthew 4:1KJV

“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: by: or, to”

Matthew 5:21KJV

“Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”

Matthew 26:52KJV

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”

Romans 12:19KJV

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

Romans 13:4KJV

“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Romans 13:9KJV

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

Revelation 21:8KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Murderers in the Bible

What does the Bible say about murderers?

The Bible contains 11 verses about murderers, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding murderers through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about murderers?

There are 11 Bible verses about murderers in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about murderers?

While many verses address murderers, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of murderers you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about murderers?

Murderers is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.