King James Version
Exodus 20:13 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt not kill.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou shalt not kill.”
Exodus 20:13 · KJV
For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Thou shalt not 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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