Deuteronomy 17:6
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 17
“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
What Does Deuteronomy 17:6 Mean?
Deuteronomy 17:6 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 17, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 17:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Corinthians 13:1“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”Deuteronomy 19:15“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.”John 8:17“It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.”John 8:7“So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”Matthew 18:16“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.”Numbers 35:30“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.”Hebrews 10:28“He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:”1 Timothy 5:19“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”John 7:51“Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?”Revelation 11:3“And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.”Genesis 23:11“Nay, my lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave that is therein, I give it thee; in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee: bury thy dead.”Romans 6:21“What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”
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