Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Accidental Killings?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Accidental Killings in the Bible
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about accidental killings. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.
Top 10 Verses About Accidental Killings
- 1Genesis 9:5
“And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.”
KJV - 2Genesis 9:6
“Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
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- 5Exodus 21:13
“And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.”
KJV - 6Exodus 21:22
“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
KJV - 7Exodus 22:2
“If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.”
KJV - 8Numbers 35:22
“But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,”
KJV - 9Deuteronomy 17:6
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.”
KJV - 10Deuteronomy 19:1
“When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses; succeedest: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Accidental Killings? (12 Verses)
“And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man.”
“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 if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.”
“If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.”
“If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.”
“But if he thrust him suddenly without enmity, or have cast upon him any thing without laying of wait,”
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.”
“When the LORD thy God hath cut off the nations, whose land the LORD thy God giveth thee, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their cities, and in their houses; succeedest: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest”
“As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: head: Heb. iron helve: Heb. wood lighteth: Heb. findeth”
“The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying,”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Accidental Killings? (3 Verses)
“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”
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Accidental Killings
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about accidental killings. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about accidental killings and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about accidental killings is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on accidental killings needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about accidental killings with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about accidental killings, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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