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Exodus 20:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Exodus 20:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 20 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Exodus 20:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 20:13
Thou shalt not kill.The Hebrew 'lo tirtzach' (לֹא תִרְצָח) specifically prohibits 'murder' (unlawful killing), not all killing—war, capital punishment, and self-defense aren't banned. The verb 'ratzach' denotes criminal homicide, taking innocent life. Since humans bear God's image (Genesis 9:6), murder assaults divine likeness. Jesus expands this to include hatred and contempt—'whoever is angry with his brother' violates this command (Matthew 5:21-22). The heart's murderous rage is moral equivalent of the hand's deadly blow. John says 'whoever hates his brother is a murderer' (1 John 3:15). Th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Exodus 20:13
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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”
“even at the hand of every man's brother”
“you shall take him from my altar”
“Do not commit adultery,{Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18} also said”
“Which ones? Jesus said”
“And he that killeth a beast”
“and lie in wait for him”
“For he shall have judgment without mercy”