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The verse about not shedding blood is found in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:84), which reminds the Children of Israel of God’s covenant: “Do not shed each other’s blood or evict one another from your homes.” [1]

Context of the Verse

• The Covenant: God made a promise with past generations to protect human life and property. [1, 2, 3]
• The Violation: The following verse (2:85) criticizes people for breaking this rule by fighting and forcing neighbors out of their homes. [1, 2]
• General Rule: The Quran also states in Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:32) that killing one person is like killing all of humanity, and saving one life is like saving all of humanity. [1, 2]

If you’d like, I can share more details on:

• The broader context of Surah Al-Baqarah
• Other Quranic verses about peace and the sanctity of life

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The exact phrase “thou shalt not shed blood” is not a single, isolated commandment, but the Bible contains several key verses about not shedding innocent blood or committing murder, most notably Deuteronomy 19:10 and the Sixth Commandment, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). [1, 2, 3]Key Verses on Shedding BloodDeuteronomy 19:10: “Do this so that innocent blood will not be shed in your land, which the LORD your God is giving you as your inheritance, and so that you will not be guilty of bloodshed.” [1]Genesis 9:6: “Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.” [1]Numbers 35:33: “Do not pollute the land where you live. Blood sheds guilt on the land, and no atonement can be made for the land on which blood is shed, except by the blood of the one who shed it.” [1]Proverbs 6:16-17: “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood…” [1, 2, 3]If you are looking for a specific verse, topic, or translation (such as King James or NIV), let me know so I can help you find it.