2006-12-30 15:16:46 · 16 answers · asked by AVATARD 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, but in order to find them you have to open the book and read--most christians accept their preachers' words on faith
2006-12-30 15:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue (a Greek word meaning "The Ten Words or Sayings), are a list of religious and moral imperatives which according to the Hebrew Bible, were written by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai in the form of two stone tablets. They feature prominently in Judaism and Christianity.
The Old Testaments constitutes the first major part of the Christian Bible, usually divided into the categories law, history, poetry and prophecy. All of those books were written before the birth of Christ. Christians call this group of books the Old Testament, because of a belief that there is a new covenant or testament between God and mankind. The Old Testament and its laws applies to Christians with some controversy, for example, very few Christians follow the dietary laws within the Old Testament, whereas all Christians believe that the Ten Commandments are applicable.
Therefore the 7th commandment, "You shall not murder," as well as the rest of the Commandments, are applicable to Christians through the Old testament.
(who gave you the idea that Christians don't believe in the Old Testament since the Old Testament constitutes the first major part of the Christian Bible?)
2006-12-30 16:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! It's one of the 10 Commandments that were given to Moses.
Check out Exodus 20:13 in the Old Testament (second book of the Bible). The entire verse is "Thou shalt not kill" in the King James Version, or "You shall not commit murder" in the more popular, New International Version.
2006-12-30 15:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Stina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the 10 Commandments (which says Thou Shalt Not Murder) as many many people mistakenly believe, but Jesus used that phrase in the New Testament.
2006-12-30 15:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the Law. Centuries later the Mosaic Law was given to the Israelites, and it included extensive legislation regarding the taking of human life. It differentiated between deliberate and accidental slaying. Factors considered as weighing against a person claiming to be an accidental manslayer were: If he (1) had been a former hater of the slain person (De 19:11, 12; compare Jos 20:5), (2) had lain in wait for the victim (Nu 35:20, 21), or (3) had used an object or implement capable of inflicting a mortal wound (Nu 35:16-18). Even slaves, if killed while being beaten by their masters, were to be avenged. (Ex 21:20) Whereas the death penalty was prescribed for deliberate murderers and a ransom was ruled out in their case, unintentional manslayers could preserve their lives by availing themselves of the safety accorded them in the cities of refuge.—Ex 21:12, 13; Nu 35:30, 31; Jos 20:2, 3; see CITIES OF REFUGE.
2006-12-30 15:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by Just So 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Ten Commandments. They are found in Exodus and Deuteronomy. Also, in most Bibles it is Commandment 6, In some it is number 5. Of course, it all depends on the translation.
Also, you'll see that it's kind of contradictory because soon after the commandments are given, the Jews are told to go into Jericho and leave no thing alive.
2006-12-30 15:25:56 · answer #6 · answered by HarmNone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; it's one of the commandments in Exodus 20.
EXODUS 20:13 = "Thou shalt not kill."
DEUT.5:17 = "Thou shalt not kill."
It is repeated in the New Testament too.
MATT.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 judgement."
ROM.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 breifly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."
2006-12-30 23:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by KNOWBIBLE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from the King James version:
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:
2006-12-30 15:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Book of Exodus, it is one of 10 Commandments that Moses received on Mount Sinai.
2006-12-30 15:19:50 · answer #9 · answered by harpertara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Perhaps you're thinking of "Thou shalt not commit murder"?
2006-12-30 15:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Douche 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋