Genesis 9:6

Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

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Other Translations for Genesis 9:6

BSB
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
AKJV
Whoever sheds man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
CPDV
Whoever will shed human blood, his blood will be poured out. For man was indeed made to the image of God.
ERV
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
NHEB
Whoever takes a human life, by a human will his life be taken, for God made humankind in his own image.
SMT
He pouring out man's blood, by man his blood shall be poured out: for in the image of God he made man.

Commentary for Genesis 9:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 9:6
Summary
Murderers deserve execution for bloodshed
Event
Law against homicide established
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Law