King James Version
Deuteronomy 5:17 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt not kill.” — study this verse from Deuteronomy chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Deuteronomy 5:17 · KJV
And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not kill.
Neither shalt thou commit adultery.
Neither shalt thou steal.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Thou shalt not kill”
H7523properly, to dash in pieces, i.e., kill (a human being), especially to murder
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