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Genesis 4:8
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And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
About Genesis 4:8
Genesis 4:8 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on What the Bible Says About Murder. Found in the law of Genesis, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
- Exodus 20:13
“Thou shalt not kill.”
- Deuteronomy 5:17
“Thou shalt not kill.”
- Matthew 5:21
“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:”
- Romans 13:9
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
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How to Apply Genesis 4:8
Meditate on Genesis 4:8 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of What the Bible Says About Murder applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.