What does the Bible mean by, "shedding of innocent blood"?
Proverbs 6:16 - 19
ESV - 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.
Clarify
•
Share
•
Report
•
Asked April 08 2023
•
Marguerite Juarez
Community answers are sorted based on votes. The higher the vote, the further up an answer is.
Jack Gutknecht
Good question, Marguerite! "Hands that shed innocent blood" is a phrase that means murdering a person who has not harmed the murderer. God says, "Don't kill." Even if the murderer escapes and isn't caught by anyone, God knows and is "the avenger of blood." -- biblehub Deuteronomy 32:43: “Rejoice, O nations, with His people; For He [God] will avenge the blood of His servants, And will render vengeance on His adversaries, And will atone for His land and His people.” knowing-jesus What does the divine Avenger of blood do? "For He remembers the victims of violence and avenges their blood; He does not turn a deaf ear to the cry of the needy." Psalm 9:12 VOICE Remember how God as the Avenger of blood judged Cain so much in Genesis 4? Compare a cross-reference verse, Isaiah 59:7: "Their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths."
Add your Answer
All answers are REVIEWED and MODERATED.
Please ensure your answer MEETS all our guidelines.
A good answer provides new insight and perspective. Here are guidelines to help facilitate a meaningful learning experience for everyone.
- Adhere to the eBible Statement of Faith.
- Your answer should be complete and stand-alone.
- Include supporting arguments, and scripture references if possible. Seek to answer the "why".
- Adhere to a proper tone and spirit of love and understanding.
- For more info see The Complete Guide to eBible