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Deuteronomy 21:6 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:”
Deuteronomy 21:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:6
And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley. Hand washing symbolically declares innocence - I am clean from this blood. This public gesture demonstrates the community's protest that they did not commit or negligently permit this murder.That all the elders participate emphasizes corporate declaration. This is not individual protestation but community-wide assertion of innocence. Leadership represents the entire city in declaring they fulfilled their responsibility for justice and safety.Washing over the...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:6
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“so I will go about your altar”
“and washed my hands in innocence”
“Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.”
“but rather that a disturbance was starting”
“Wash me throughly from mine iniquity”
“and I will be clean. Wash me”
“imposed until a time of reformation.”
“O God”
“and cleanse my hands with lye”
“and use much soap”