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Deuteronomy 5:17 Cross-References

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Thou shalt not kill.

Deuteronomy 5:17 (KJV)

Commentary on Deuteronomy 5:17

The sixth commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' protects human life as sacred, created in God's image (Genesis 1:27, 9:6). The Hebrew 'ratsach' specifies unlawful killing—murder, not all killing (capital punishment and just warfare are permitted). This command guards the image of God in humanity, prohibiting private vengeance and establishing the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Jesus expands this to prohibit hatred and verbal abuse (Matthew 5:21-22), showing the command addresses heart attitudes. The Reformed tradition applies this to abortion, euthanasia, and all unjust taking ...

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