The difference between...

[Seeker of the Truth]

a murder and a killing.

This is more of a Discussion question, so please don't start fighting.

Please offer Scripture for your answer.

Thanks,

CJ

[JimfromOhio]

Let's start with this: God said "Thou shall not MURDER" (Notice that He did NOT say "thou shall not kill").
Exodus 20:13

NIV: You shall not murder.
NLT: Do not murder.
KJV: Thou shalt not kill (in hebrew "murder").
ESV: You shall not murder
NKJV: You shall not murder

Hebrew Word for MURDER: Xcr Transliterated Word: ratsach The Hebrew word for MURDER covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence, to murder, slay. (Qal) to murder, slay, premeditated, accidental as avenger, slayer, kill (intentional) (participle) (Niphal) to be slain (Piel) to murder, assassinate murderer, assassin (participle)(subst).

[Seeker of the Truth]

Thank you for your definition and applying it.

[JPPT1974]

It is the sixth commandment in the Bible btw of the ten commandments.