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Deuteronomy 22:18 Cross-References
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“And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;”
Deuteronomy 22:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:18
The elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him—yasar (יָסַר, "chastise") means to discipline, correct, or punish, often through physical beating (Proverbs 23:13). The corporal punishment publicly humiliates the false accuser, matching his attempt to publicly shame his innocent wife. The elders' judgment isn't arbitrary—they've examined evidence, heard testimony, and determined the husband's guilt.This judicial punishment serves multiple purposes: (1) retribution for the crime of false witness and attempted injustice, (2) deterrence against future false accusations, (3) vindicatio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 22:18
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