Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 13:14 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Deuteronomy 13:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 13 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;”
Deuteronomy 13:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:14
The investigation: 'Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you.' The threefold command—'enquire' (darash, דָּרַשׁ, investigate), 'make search' (chaqar, חָקַר, examine), 'ask diligently' (sha'al heytev, שָׁאַל הֵיטֵב, inquire carefully)—demands thorough investigation before judgment. The standards: 'truth' (emet, אֱמֶת, factual accuracy) and 'certain' (nakon, נָכוֹן, established, verified). Rumor alone doesn't justify action—facts must be established. This protects against false acc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 13:14
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“and you have heard of it”
“except at the word of two or three witnesses.”
“neither decide by the hearing of his ears;”
“but judge righteous judgment.,Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.,,,,,,,,”
“and loves the foreigner”
“the murderer shall be slain at the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person that he die.”