Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Murder?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Forgiving Murder in the Bible
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about forgiving murder. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic.
Top 10 Verses About Forgiving Murder
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- 2Numbers 35:30
“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”
KJV - 3Numbers 35:33
“So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it. the land cannot: Heb. there can be no expiation for the land”
KJV - 4Deuteronomy 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”
KJV - 5Proverbs 28:17
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”
KJV - 6Matthew 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”
KJV - 7Matthew 6:14
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
KJV - 8Matthew 18:21
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
KJV - 9Mark 11:25
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
KJV - 10Luke 17:3
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Murder? (5 Verses)
“Thou shalt not kill.”
“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”
“So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye are: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it. the land cannot: Heb. there can be no expiation for the land”
“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”
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Murder? (11 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 if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. all things: or, these things”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Forgiving Murder
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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 forgiving murder. 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 forgiving murder 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 forgiving murder 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 forgiving murder needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about forgiving murder 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 forgiving murder, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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