Yup. The actual commandment is “do not murder.” Too few know this.
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They who have waged war in obedience to the divine command, or in conformity with His laws, have represented in their persons the wisdom of government... have put to death wicked men; & have by no means violated the commandment, Thou shalt not kill Saint Augustine (City of God)
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Thank you. All verbs used relate in some way to malefic intent. Hence, thou shalt not *murder* vs the generic "kill."
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