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Deuteronomy 17:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,”
Deuteronomy 17:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:2
Conditional case law: If there be found among you—the community must actively investigate covenant violations. Within any of thy gates (שְׁעָרֶיךָ, she'arekha) means 'your cities'—local jurisdiction, not distant rumors. Apostasy isn't private sin; it's public covenant-breaking.Wrought wickedness (עָשָׂה אֶת־הָרָע, asah et-hara)—'done the evil'—in God's sight, not merely human opinion. Transgressing his covenant (עָבַר אֶת־בְּרִיתוֹ, avar et-berito)—literally 'crossing over' or violating the binding treaty. Idolatry wasn't theological preference; it was treason against the suzerain King who red...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:2
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“Because this nation have transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers”
“who has done this evil thing”
“they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: yes”
“that he who is taken with the devoted thing shall be burnt with fire”
“the son of your mother”
“but transgressed his covenant”
“which he commanded you”
“like Adam”
“Because they forsook the covenant of Yahweh”