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NASB	Genesis 9:6 "Whoever sheds man's blood, By man his blood shall be shed, For in the image of God He made man.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Genesis 9:6 "Whoever sheds man's blood [unlawfully], By man (judicial government) shall his blood be shed, For in the image of God He made man. [Rom 13:4]

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Bible Question: Gen 9:6
Did God give this command simply to prevent more crime?

Bible Answer: Hi Hana,

Gen. 9:6 is more specifically dealing with God's covenant with Noah. (9:1-19)

The word blood (Heb.- dam)refers to the physical life of man and animals, often meaning quite simply "the life of man". Blood becomes a significant symbol of life and, by extension, the means of compensating for life (Lev.4:16-17). Proper contact with blood, then brings one into immediate relationship with God Who is the source of life. (cf Deut. 12:15-16)

Certain crimes are crimes of bloodguilt (Lev. 20:9, Prov. 28:17) and must be atoned for by blood placed on the altar as an expiation (Lev. 4; 16:14). Life is a gift from God and all who misuse it must give an account (to God).

Life belongs to God. Thus, the treatment of life must be consistent with God's own standards of justice: "Whoever sheds man's blood,
By man his blood shall be shed..." (Gen. 9:6)

I hope this helps,

BradK