Matthew 5:21

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ + 5:21. Quoted from Ex 20:13; Deut 5:17 and ‘Whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ + 5:21. Paraphrase Quoted from Ex 21:12; Lev 24:17; Num 35:16

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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

20For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Torah-Teachers and Pharisees [Separated], there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven (God).

22But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, ‘ Raca! ·Vain, empty, worthless, to spit upon, good-for-nothing·!’ will be in danger of the Sanhedrin ·Sitting together·; and whoever says, ‘Fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna (Place of fiery torment for the dead).

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Cross References

Exodus 20:13+ 20:13. Ex 20:13; Deut 5:17 (#6.380): T. Not to murder / T. Not to commit homicide (alternative phrasing) / R. Not to kill an innocent person T. Note: Murder is defined in (Num 35:16-21) as being premeditated with intent or hatred towards another, then taking action against said person causing their death “You shall not murder. + 20:13. Quoted in Matt 5:21; Rom 13:9

Numbers 35:12+ 35:12. Num 35:12 (Num 35:9-15) (#6.401): T. Not to execute one guilty of a capital offense before he has stood trial / R. Not to kill the murderer before he stands trial T. Note: Murder is defined in (Num 35:16-21) as being premeditated with intent or hatred in contrast to accidental killing (Num 35:22-24), killing without enmity nor premeditated intent to inflict harm The cities shall be to you for refuge from the avenger, that the man slayer not die, until he stands before the congregation for judgment.

Numbers 35:30“‘Whoever kills any person, the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses; but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.

Deuteronomy 16:18+ 16:18. Deut 16:18 (#9.567): T. To appoint judges and officers for every tribe in all your cities / R. Appoint judges You shall make judges and officers in all your gates, which Adonai your God gives you, according to your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:18-21

The Sermon on the Mount. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For… Read the whole commentary →

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