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Bible Quotes About Taking A Life
14 Scripture verses about taking a life from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Scripture clearly upholds the sanctity of human life, emphasizing that taking a life is a grave offense because humans are made in the image of God. The repeated command 'Thou shalt not kill' (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17) establishes a divine prohibition against unlawful killing. Furthermore, the law prescribes serious consequences for those who intentionally take a life, including capital punishment (Exodus 21:12; Leviticus 24:17), while also providing cities of refuge for those who kill unintentionally (Numbers 35:11), demonstrating God's justice and mercy in preserving life.
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Taking A Life
- Genesis 9:6 — “Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
- 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”
- Numbers 35:11 — “Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at: Heb. by error”
- Deuteronomy 5:17 — “Thou shalt not kill.”
- Deuteronomy 19:11 — “But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, and fleeth into one of these cities: mortally: Heb. in life”
- Proverbs 6:16 — “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
- Proverbs 24:11 — “If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”
- 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”
Old Testament Quotes About Taking A Life (9)
“Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
“Thou shalt not kill.”
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. killeth: Heb. smiteth the life of a man”
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at: Heb. by error”
“Thou shalt not kill.”
“But if any man hate his neighbour, and lie in wait for him, and rise up against him, and smite him mortally that he die, and fleeth into one of these cities: mortally: Heb. in life”
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;”
New Testament Quotes About Taking A Life (5)
“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”
“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”
“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”
“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.”
“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.”
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