Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 17:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 17:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 17 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.”
Deuteronomy 17:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 17:7
The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him—witnesses who testified must initiate execution, ensuring they stake their own integrity on their testimony. False witnesses thus risked exposure (Deuteronomy 19:16-19 prescribes reciprocal punishment). This deters perjury and frivolous accusations.Afterward the hands of all the people—communal participation maintains covenant solidarity. The entire community, not professional executioners, bears responsibility. Put the evil away from among you (בִּעַרְתָּ הָרָע, bi'arta hara)—'burn out' or 'purge' the evil—like removing diseased tissue. This ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 17:7
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“and afterwards the hand of all the people.”
“God judges. Put away the wicked man from among yourselves.{Deuteronomy 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21; 24:7}”
“or that dreamer of dreams”
“in not listening to the priest who stands to minister there before Yahweh your God”
“and stoned him. The witnesses placed their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
“as he had thought to do to his brother: so shall you put away the evil from the midst of you.”
“and he deal with him as a slave”
“the base fellows”