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but not if it is unintentional, but God allows it to happen: then I will appoint you a place where he shall flee.
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Justice Distinguishes Intent
Commentators highlight that this law introduces a critical distinction between premeditated murder and unintentional killing (manslaughter). While murder was punishable by death with no exceptions, God provides a merciful provision for those who kill accidentally, showing that His justice considers the heart and intent, not just the outcome.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There was no place of safety for the guilty murderer, not even the altar of Yahweh. Thus, all superstitious notions connected with the right of san…
19th Century
Anglican
If a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand. —This means if, without malice aforethought, a man encounter…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if a man lie not in wait For the life of another to take it away; or does not do it willingly, as the Septuagint…
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God, who by His providence gives and maintains life, by His law protects it. A willful murderer shall be taken even from God's altar. But God provi…
