But if out of hate someone lies in wait, assaults and kills a neighbor, and then flees to one of these cities,
And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each human being, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of another human being.
“Whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made mankind.
Anyone tormented by the guilt of murder will seek refuge in the grave; let no one hold them back.
the assembly must judge between the accused and the avenger of blood according to these regulations.
the killer shall be sent for by the town elders, be brought back from the city, and be handed over to the avenger of blood to die.
“Cursed is anyone who kills their neighbor secretly.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!”
Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him.