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Deuteronomy 24:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 24:16

Verse 16 of 22

Scripture focus

The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Deuteronomy 24:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 24:16

Theological / Devotional

Every man. It was not unusual among the heathen to condemn an entire family for the crime of one member (see Daniel 6:24). But God would have the transgressor himself bear the full penalty of his crime (2 Kings 14:6; Ezekiel 18:10—24). The Scriptures draw a clear line of distinction between a penalty inflicted for a wrong act, as here (see also Romans 6:23), and the natural results of such an act (Exodus 20:5).

Pervert the judgment. See Exodus 22:22-24.

A widow’s raiment. Compare Job 24:3. Justice is not to be denied even the most helpless. The stranger, the widow, the orphan, and the helpless are to enjoy the full protection of the law (see Matthew 18:28-35).

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