Deuteronomy 19:13 nasb — "You shall not pity him, but you shall purge the blood of the innocent from Israel, that it may go well with you.

NASB

""You shall not pity him, but you shall purge the blood of the innocent from Israel, that it may go well with you."

— Deuteronomy 19:13, NASB

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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"So innocent blood will not be shed in the midst of your land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and bloodguiltiness be on you.

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"But if there is a man who hates his neighbor and lies in wait for him and rises up against him and strikes him so that he dies, and he flees to one of these cities,

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then the elders of his city shall send and take him from there and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die.

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"You shall not pity him, but you shall purge the blood of the innocent from Israel, that it may go well with you.

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"You shall not move your neighbor's boundary mark, which the ancestors have set, in your inheritance which you will inherit in the land that the LORD your God gives you to possess.

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"A single witness shall not rise up against a man on account of any iniquity or any sin which he has committed; on the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed.

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"If a malicious witness rises up against a man to accuse him of wrongdoing,

Deuteronomy 19:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:13 say?
Deuteronomy 19:13 in the NASB reads: “"You shall not pity him, but you shall purge the blood of the innocent from Israel, that it may go well with you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:13 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 13.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 19:13.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:13 in?
Deuteronomy 19:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 19:13?
Deuteronomy 19:13 reads (NASB): “"You shall not pity him, but you shall purge the blood of the innocent from Israel, that it may go well with you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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