Quote Originally Posted by glamourama View Post
"Thou shalt not kill" is just another way of saying "Thou shalt not murder". the Commandments apply to humans and their treatment of other humans.
kill v to deprive of life in any manner
murder v to kill or slaughter inhumanly or barbarously

Alternate translation for "Thou shalt not murder": "Do not put anyone to death without cause."
The Bible often uses the phrase, "lie in wait" for murder, implying that the deed was premeditated.