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Deuteronomy 5:17

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 5

“Thou shalt not kill.”Deuteronomy 5:17

What Does Deuteronomy 5:17 Mean?

Deuteronomy 5:17 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 5, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Law.

Cross-References (7)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 5:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Exodus 20:13“Thou shalt not kill.”Matthew 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:”Romans 13:9“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Malachi 3:5“And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the LORD of hosts.”James 2:11“For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.”Genesis 9:6“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”Matthew 19:18“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”

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