Monday, July 20, 2026
Deuteronomy 5:17
Bible verse for Monday, July 20, 2026.
The scene behind the verse
Plains of Moab, Jordan. ~1406 BC. Moses addresses 2 million Israelites before entering Promised Land...
Original language
ratsach (רָצַח) — unlawful killing, murder; different from lawful execution or war
Historical context
This is the second giving of the Ten Commandments, 40 years after Sinai
What most readers miss
Moses is 120 years old and will die in 30 days — his final urgent appeal
Common misconception
People think this only applies to literal murder, but Jesus showed it includes anger, insults, and dehumanizing language that 'kills' someone's spirit.
How this verse has been applied
When anger rises, count to ten and name three things you're grateful for about that person.
Revelation 21:4
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