Deuteronomy 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:6 — KJV
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.”
— Deuteronomy 17:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:6 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:6
“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:6: mouth, witnesses, death
“But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:6: mouth, two, witnesses
“One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:6: mouth, two, witnesses
“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:6: mouth, two, witnesses
“And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:6: two, death, put
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