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Deuteronomy 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:”
Deuteronomy 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:4
Due process requirements: it be told thee (formal accusation), thou hast heard of it (leadership awareness), enquired diligently (דָּרַשׁ הֵיטֵב, darash hetev—'searched thoroughly'). No rushed judgment—investigation must establish facts.Behold, it be true, and the thing certain (אֱמֶת נָכוֹן הַדָּבָר, emet nakhon hadavar)—'truth, established, the matter.' Two confirmatory terms emphasize evidentiary certainty. Such abomination is wrought in Israel—only after thorough investigation proving guilt beyond doubt. This protects against false accusations while maintaining covenant purity. Proverbs 18...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:4
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“Doth our law judge any man”
“behold”
“which Yahweh your God gives you to dwell there”
“but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.”