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More Than Just Murder
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize that this command extends far beyond the physical act of killing. It includes anger, hatred, malice, and any action that shortens or devalues life. As Jesus taught in Matthew 5, God, as a spiritual lawgiver, judges the heart. Therefore, hidden hatred is seen by God as murder, striking at the root of the sin, not just its outward expression.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 20:1–17
18th Century
Theologian
The Hebrew name which is rendered in our King James Version as the Ten Commandments occurs in Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 4:13; and Deuter…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 20:13
19th Century
Bishop
You shall not kill. —From the particular duties owed by children to their parents, the Divine Legislator proceeded to est…
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 20:12–14
19th Century
Preacher
These commandments take a far wider sweep than the mere words. Thou shalt not kill includes the doing of anything by which life may be sho…
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John Calvin
On Exodus 20:13
16th Century
Theologian
The summary of this Commandment is that we should not unjustly commit violence against anyone. However, so that God may better restrain us from all…
John Gill
On Exodus 20:13
17th Century
Pastor
Thou shalt not kill.
Not meaning any sort of creatures, for there are some to be killed for the food and nourishme…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 20:12–17
17th Century
Minister
The laws of the Second Table, that is, the last six of the Ten Commandments, state our duty to ourselves and to one another, and explain the great …