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Deuteronomy 17:7

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 17:7

Verse 7 of 20

Scripture focus

The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.

Deuteronomy 17:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:7

Theological / Devotional

The hands. See ch. 13:9. This places a grave responsibility upon the witnesses.

The sin of bloodguiltiness would rest upon one who bore false witness, for he would become the chief executioner. This law tended to foster truthfulness among witnesses, and care in the making of accusations.

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