Definition and Biblical Context:
Murder, the unlawful and premeditated taking of a human life, is a grievous sin condemned throughout the Bible. It is a direct violation of the sanctity of life, which is a gift from God. The act of murder is first introduced in the Bible in the account of Cain and Abel, where Cain, in a fit of jealousy and anger, kills his brother Abel (Genesis 4:8). This act of violence sets a precedent for the destructive nature of sin and its consequences.

Biblical Commandments and Teachings:
The prohibition against murder is explicitly stated in the Ten Commandments: "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). This commandment underscores the value God places on human life and His desire for justice and righteousness among His people. The command is reiterated in Deuteronomy 5:17, emphasizing its importance in the moral and legal framework of Israelite society.

Consequences and Justice:
The Bible outlines severe consequences for those who commit murder. In Genesis 9:6, God declares, "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind." This principle of justice reflects the seriousness with which God views the act of murder and the need for societal order and retribution.

Murder in the Heart:
Jesus expands on the understanding of murder in the Sermon on the Mount, addressing not only the physical act but also the condition of the heart. In Matthew 5:21-22, He teaches, "You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder,’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment." Here, Jesus highlights that harboring anger and hatred is akin to murder in God's eyes, emphasizing the need for inner purity and reconciliation.

Examples and Illustrations:
Throughout the Bible, there are numerous examples of murder and its devastating effects. King David's orchestrated killing of Uriah the Hittite (2 Samuel 11) serves as a cautionary tale of how sin can lead to further transgressions and the need for repentance. The account of Naboth's vineyard (1 Kings 21) illustrates the abuse of power and the consequences of covetousness leading to murder.

Redemption and Forgiveness:
Despite the gravity of murder, the Bible also offers hope for redemption and forgiveness. The Apostle Paul, once a persecutor and accomplice in the murder of Christians, experienced a radical transformation through Christ's grace (Acts 9). This demonstrates that even the gravest sins can be forgiven through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Eternal Perspective:
The Bible assures that ultimate justice will be served by God. Revelation 21:8 warns that murderers, among others, will face the second death in the lake of fire, highlighting the eternal consequences of unrepentant sin. However, it also promises that those who turn to Christ will find forgiveness and eternal life, underscoring the transformative power of the Gospel.

Conclusion:
The biblical perspective on murder is clear: it is a heinous sin that violates God's commandments and the inherent value of human life. The Bible calls for justice, repentance, and transformation through Christ, offering hope and redemption even for those who have committed such grave acts.5408. phonos -- a murder
... See 5407 (). Word Origin from phen- (to slay) Definition a murder NASB Word
Usage death* (1), murder (5), murders (3). murder, slaughter. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5408.htm - 6k7523. ratsach -- to murder, slay
... Usage killed (1), kills the manslayer (1), manslayer (18), murder (7), murdered
(2), murderer (12), murderer shall be put (1), murderers (1), murders (1), put ...
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Several Other Things Turned against the Same Mathematicians.
... And if licentiousness be in its nature evil, and out of licentiousness come adulteries,
thefts, quarrels, and murders, then a licentious life is in its nature ...
/.../chapter xvi several other things turned.htm

Peter's Speech Ended.
... "God is my witness: one adultery is as bad as many murders; and what is terrible
in it is this, that the fearfulness and impiety of its murders are not seen. ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xix peters speech ended.htm

Protesting Our Innocence?
... Said Jesus Christ, "From within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts,
adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit ...
/.../hession/the calvary road/chapter 10 protesting our innocence.htm

"The Axe is Laid to the Root. "
... Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance,
Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envying, Murders, Drunkenness, Revellings ...
//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xxxi the axe is laid.htm

Manes Said: Let it First be Allowed on Your Side that There is an ...
... from God. Moreover, fornications, adulteries, murders, avarice, and all
evil deeds, are the fruits of that evil root. Archelaus ...
/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/17 manes said let it.htm

That the Miseries Still Grew Worse; and How the Romans Made an ...
... would make sallies out of the city, and fight the enemy: but as those were to go
in battle-array, who had been already used to ten thousand murders, and must ...
/.../chapter 1 that the miseries.htm

Eating with Unwashed Heart Defiles the Man.
... there come forth out of it, before those things which proceed through the mouth,
evil thoughts, of which the species are"murders, adulteries, fornications ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/15 eating with unwashed heart.htm

Petilianus Said: "Where is the Law of God? Where is Your ...
... God? where is your Christianity, if you not only commit murders and put
men to death, but also order such things to be done?" 215. ...
/.../chapter 94 214 petilianus.htm

Of the Meaning of the Seven Nations of Whose Lands Israel Took ...
... For thence spring up murders, strifes, heresies, thefts, false witness, blasphemy,
surfeiting, drunkenness, back-biting, buffoonery, filthy conversation, lies ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xvi of the meaning.htm

Whether These vices Arise from Covetousness?
... Objection 3: Further, men make use of stratagems not only in laying hold of other
people's goods, but also in plotting murders, the former of which pertains to ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether these vices arise from.htm

Murders (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Murders (7 Occurrences). Matthew 5:21 "You have
heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Thou shalt not ...
/m/murders.htm - 8k

Whoredoms (34 Occurrences)
... Matthew 15:19 for out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
whoredoms, thefts, false witnessings, evil speakings: (YLT). ...
/w/whoredoms.htm - 17k

Thefts (4 Occurrences)
... Thefts (4 Occurrences). Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts,
murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. ...
/t/thefts.htm - 7k

Sexual (59 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. (WEB NIV). ...
/s/sexual.htm - 23k

Immorality (38 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. (See NIV). ...
/i/immorality.htm - 18k

Fornication (52 Occurrences)
... Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: (Root in KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS ...
/f/fornication.htm - 24k

Murder (41 Occurrences)
... is designated as metraloas (1 Timothy 1:9); compare adelphokionos, "fratricidal"
(The Wisdom of Solomon 10:3). The plural of phonos, "murders," occurs in ...
/m/murder.htm - 24k

Fornications (14 Occurrences)
... Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: (KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS). ...
/f/fornications.htm - 10k

Thoughts (151 Occurrences)
... Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries,
sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. ...
/t/thoughts.htm - 34k

Theft (5 Occurrences)
... Theft (5 Occurrences). Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts,
murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. ...
/t/theft.htm - 9k

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