Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 21:23 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. accursed: Heb. the curse of God”
Deuteronomy 21:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:23
Burial requirement: 'His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.' Executed criminals hung on trees/poles must be buried same day. The phrase 'he that is hanged is accursed of God' (קִלְלַת אֱלֹהִים תָּלוּי, qilelat elohim talui) indicates divine curse on the sin/criminal. Leaving corpses overnight defiles the land. This shows even criminals retain human dignity—created in God's image. Quick burial limits public sha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:23
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“having become a curse for us. For it is written”
“because it was the Preparation Day”
“For he hath made him to be sin for us”
“and the land vomited out her inhabitants.”
“and put them to death”
“my relatives according to the flesh”
“it pollutes the land; and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed therein”
“Take all the chiefs of the people”
“and they took his body down from the tree”
“because they are become accursed: I will not be with you any more”