'Thou shalt not kill' does not apply to murder of one's own kind only, but to all living beings; and this Commandment was inscribed in the human breast long before it was proclaimed from Sinai. It's clear that our Creator doesn't condone cruelty to animals in any way. 'Thou shalt not kill' could have been written 'Thou shalt not kill thy fellow man.' Instead, it was all inclusive, highlighting the sanctity of life no matter what the species.
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Matthew 5:21:
'You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.''
(NIV)
You have heard that it was said to the men of old, You shall not kill, and whoever kills shall be liable to and unable to escape the punishment imposed by the court. [Exod. 20:13; Deut. 5:17; 16:18.](AMP)
Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
(KJV)
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A clarification of Christianity: Thou shalt not kill, except in the name of God, Jesus Christ, or the Holy Ghost.
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Thou shalt not kill.
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Exodus 20:13:
'You shall not murder.'
(NIV)
You shall not commit murder.
(AMP)
Thou shalt not kill.
(KJV)
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