Difference between revisions of "Ten Commandments"
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10. You shall not covet.<ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:1-17&version=31</ref> | 10. You shall not covet.<ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:1-17&version=31</ref> | ||
| − | Some translations of the Bible give the sixth commandment as "You shall not kill" | + | == 6th Commandment == |
| + | Some translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, give the sixth commandment as "You shall not kill." Other translations, such as the New International Version, give the sixth commandment as "You shall not commit murder." This is an important point to make because some Christians will say that all war is wrong because the Bible says not to kill. If you look at the original meaning for the Greek word "Ratsach" your misunderstanding is quickly cleared up: | ||
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| + | 1. to murder, slay, kill | ||
| + | a. (Qal) to murder, slay | ||
| + | 1. premeditated | ||
| + | 2. accidental | ||
| + | 3. as avenger | ||
| + | 4. slayer (intentional) (participle) | ||
| + | b. (Niphal) to be slain | ||
| + | c. (Piel) | ||
| + | 1. to murder, assassinate | ||
| + | 2. murderer, assassin (participle)(subst) | ||
| + | d. (Pual) to be killed | ||
The famous King James translation uses the old-fashioned wording "Thou shalt" instead of "You shall," and this wording is often used when quoting or referring to the Ten Commandments. | The famous King James translation uses the old-fashioned wording "Thou shalt" instead of "You shall," and this wording is often used when quoting or referring to the Ten Commandments. | ||
Revision as of 16:05, January 5, 2007
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.[1]
6th Commandment
Some translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version, give the sixth commandment as "You shall not kill." Other translations, such as the New International Version, give the sixth commandment as "You shall not commit murder." This is an important point to make because some Christians will say that all war is wrong because the Bible says not to kill. If you look at the original meaning for the Greek word "Ratsach" your misunderstanding is quickly cleared up:
1. to murder, slay, kill
a. (Qal) to murder, slay
1. premeditated
2. accidental
3. as avenger
4. slayer (intentional) (participle)
b. (Niphal) to be slain
c. (Piel)
1. to murder, assassinate
2. murderer, assassin (participle)(subst)
d. (Pual) to be killed
The famous King James translation uses the old-fashioned wording "Thou shalt" instead of "You shall," and this wording is often used when quoting or referring to the Ten Commandments.