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Deuteronomy 19:5 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Deuteronomy 19:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 19 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: head: Heb. iron helve: Heb. wood lighteth: Heb. findeth”
Deuteronomy 19:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 19:5
As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live. This specific example illustrates accidental killing - a common workplace accident where the axe head flies off, striking and killing a co-worker. The detailed scenario clarifies what constitutes unintentional homicide.The example emphasizes completely unintentional nature - both men were doing normal work, no malice existed, and th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 19:5
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“and suffer for it.”
“and the congregation shall restore him to his city of refuge”
“the axe head fell into the water; and he cried”
“and a covert from the storm”