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Where in the Torah or Talmud does it talk about pikuach nefesh?
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The term Pikuach Nefesh comes from the Talmud, specifically Yoma 83a-84b. However, the concept is derived from the Torah where in Leviticus 18:5, God commands the Jewish people to "live by the laws". This has been viewed almost unanimously by Rabbis to mean that almost any action that would lead to the death of person on account of following the Torah Laws should be abrogated. (The three things for which Pikuach Nefesh does not apply are murder, blasphemy/idolatry, and sexual sins.)
Leviticus 18:5 (NIV): 5 Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the Lord.
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