I am aware that some killing is endorsed in the Bible. The word for “murder” in Exodus 20:13 (“You shall not murder”) is the Hebrew rahaz. It is used 43 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It always means violent, personal killing that is actually murder or is accused as murder. It is never used of killing in war or (with one possible exception, Numbers 35:27) of killing in judicial execution. Rather a clear distinction is preserved between legal “putting to death” and illegal “murder.” For example, Numbers 35:19 says, “The murderer shall certainly be put to death.” The word “murderer” comes from rahaz which is forbidden in the Ten Commandments. The word “put to death” is a general word that can describe legal executions.

John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Eggs		Desserts, Cakes	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Flour
2	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Cinnamon
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Nutmeg
1/4	ts	Cloves
1/4	ts	Allspice
1/2	c	Raisins
1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Shortening
1	c	Milk
1		Egg

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift flour.  Measure and sift together with other dry ingredients. Add
raisins.  Cream sugar and shortening with 2 tablespoons milk. Add egg and
mix well.  Add to sifted dry ingredients alternately with remaining milk.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes in loaf pan at 350F. Serve with whipped cream.
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