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Deuteronomy 21:1 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Atonement for Unsolved Murder
“If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him:”
Deuteronomy 21:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:1
If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him. This law addresses unsolved murders, recognizing that sometimes guilt cannot be determined despite investigation. God provides protocol for addressing community culpability even when individual perpetrator remains unknown.The scenario found slain...and it be not known presents legal challenge - murder has occurred but investigation cannot identify the killer. Rather than leaving this unaddressed, God prescribes ritual acknowledging the evil while decla...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:1
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“behold”
“A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.”
“When he maketh inquisition for blood”
“Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.”
“they said one to another”