Deuteronomy 5:17

17 " "Do not commit murder. ¹

Deuteronomy 5:17 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 17-20. Thou shalt not kill
The following commands begin with the copulative "and", different from the manner in which they are expressed, ( Exodus 20:17 ) which joins these together, and them with the preceding ones; hence the law is by some said to be one copulative, and may serve to illustrate a passage in ( James 2:10 ) .

Deuteronomy 5:17 In-Context

15 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and that I, the Lord your God, rescued you by my great power and strength. That is why I command you to observe the Sabbath.

16 " "Respect your father and your mother, as I, the Lord your God, command you, so that all may go well with you and so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

17 " "Do not commit murder.

18 " "Do not commit adultery.

19 " "Do not steal.

Cross References

• 1. 5.17Genesis 9.6;Leviticus 24.17;Matthew 5.21; 19.18;Mark 10.19;Luke 18.20;Romans 13.9;James 2.11.