Does the command “Thou shalt not kill” refer to all creatures?
The emphasis of this command seems to be focused on the killing of human beings by other human beings. The word “kill” is the Hebrew word “qal” and literally means: murder or slay with premeditation or intent. It is from this Judeo/Christian principle that we derive our laws concerning murder (1st degree, 2nd degree, capital, felony murder), manslaughter, etc.
The emphasis of this command seems to be focused on the killing of human beings by other human beings. The word “kill” is the Hebrew word “qal” and literally means: murder or slay with premeditation or intent. It is from this Judeo/Christian principle that we derive our laws concerning murder (1st degree, 2nd degree, capital, felony murder), manslaughter, etc.
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