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murder: The Hebrew word can mean either “kill” or “murder.” The law allowed killing in war and as punishment for certain serious crimes. So in this command, the word refers to the planned killing of an innocent person. See Matthew 5:21–22.
Jesus mentioned these five commands when asked, “What good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” (Matthew 19:17–19; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20).
The rest of the covenant laws explain and apply the Ten Commandments (5:6–21). These laws are based on those commandments.
Moses first gave the Ten Commandments to the people of Israel almost 40 years earlier at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:2–17). Now he reminds the people of these commands before they enter the promised land.
Ancient Law Codes Basic Laws Biblical Law The Limitations of Law
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Archaeology and the Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Commandments, the Ten Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Glory Sabbath
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Commandments: General Scriptures Concerning Decalogue: Commandments Decalogue: Divine Authority of Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Killing Law: (Contained in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy): Divine Authority For Law: (Contained in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy): Engraved on Stone Murder: Forbidden by Mosaic Law Murder: Punishment For: Forbidden Obedience: Enjoined Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Table: of Testimony: The Commandments Engraved Upon Thou Shalt Not Kill