Exodus 20:13 kjva — Thou shalt not kill.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou shalt not kill."

— Exodus 20:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 20:13 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Thou shalt not kill.”
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ASV
“Thou shalt not kill. ”
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WEB
“"You shall not murder.”
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NET
““You shall not murder.”
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DRB
“Thou shalt not kill.”
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BBE
“Do not put anyone to death without cause.”
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Exodus 20 — Context

But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Thou shalt not kill.

Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Thou shalt not steal.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Exodus 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 20:13 say?

Exodus 20:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou shalt not kill.”

Where is Exodus 20:13 in the Bible?

Exodus 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 20, verse 13.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 20:13.

What translation should I read Exodus 20:13 in?

Exodus 20:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 20:13?

Exodus 20:13 reads (KJVA): “Thou shalt not kill.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 20:13 kjva — Thou shalt not kill.

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Exodus 20 — Context

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