Genesis 9:5-6

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5} I will require the life of every animal^(A) and every man for your life and your blood. I will require the life of each man’s brother for a man’s life.^(B)

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Whoever sheds man’s blood,
his blood will be shed by man,^(C)
for God made man in His image.^(D)

Cross references:

A. Genesis 9:5: Exodus 21:28

B. Genesis 9:5: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 4:8

C. Genesis 9:6: Exodus 21:12-14; Leviticus 24:17; Numbers 35:33; Matthew 26:52

D. Genesis 9:6: Genesis 1:26-27