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Genesis 9:5-6

5 And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man.

6 “Whoever sheds the blood of man,
by man shall his blood be shed;
for in the image of God
has God made man.

Cross References for Genesis 9:5-6

Acts 17:26 - From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he dete... Click to read the verse Acts 17:26 Click to read the verse Acts 17:26

Genesis 4:10 - The Lord said, “What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. Click to read the verse Genesis 4:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 4:10

Matthew 23:35 - And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood o... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:35

Psalms 9:12 - For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. Click to read the verse Psalms 9:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 9:12

Exodus 20:13 - “You shall not murder. Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:13

Deuteronomy 21:1-9 - Atonement for an Unsolved Murder If a man is found slain, lying in a field in the land the Lord... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:1-9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:1-9

Numbers 35:31-33 - “‘Do not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. He must surely be put... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:31-33 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:31-33

Leviticus 19:16 - “‘Do not go about spreading slander among your people. “‘Do not do anything that endangers your... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:16

Genesis 4:9-10 - Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my ... Click to read the verse Genesis 4:9-10 Click to read the verse Genesis 4:9-10

Exodus 21:12 - Personal Injuries “Anyone who strikes a man and kills him shall surely be put to death. Click to read the verse Exodus 21:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:12

Exodus 21:28-29 - “If a bull gores a man or a woman to death, the bull must be stoned to death, and its meat must... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:28-29 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:28-29

2 Chronicles 24:22 - King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had shown him but killed h... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:22

Genesis 43:9 - I myself will guarantee his safety; you can hold me personally responsible for him. If I do not... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:9

Genesis 37:21 - When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue him from their hands. “Let’s not take his life,” he ... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:21

Ezekiel 33:6 - But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:6 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:6

Psalms 10:13 - Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, “He won’t call me to account”? Click to read the verse Psalms 10:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:13