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Deuteronomy 5:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 5:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 5 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 5:17
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“You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not give false testimony, You shall not covet,{TR adds You shall not give false testimony,}{Exodus 20:13-15”
“his blood will be shed by man”
“Do not commit adultery,{Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18} also said”
“Which ones? Jesus said”