Deuteronomy 19:16 cpdv — If a lying witness will have stood against a man, accusing him of a transgression,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If a lying witness will have stood against a man, accusing him of a transgression, "

— Deuteronomy 19:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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You shall not take pity on him, and so shall you take away the blood of the innocent from Israel, so that it may be well with you.

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You shall not take up or move the landmark of your neighbor, which those before you have placed, in your possession that the Lord your God will give to you, in the land you will receive to possess.

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One witness shall not stand against another, no matter what the sin or outrage may be. For every word shall stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.

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If a lying witness will have stood against a man, accusing him of a transgression,

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both of those whose case it is shall stand before the Lord in the sight of the priests and the judges who shall be in those days.

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And when, after a very diligent examination, they will have found that the false witness had told a lie against his brother,

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they shall render to him just as he intended to do to his brother. And so shall you take away the evil from your midst.

Deuteronomy 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:16 say?
Deuteronomy 19:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If a lying witness will have stood against a man, accusing him of a transgression, ”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 16.
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 19:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:16 in?
Deuteronomy 19:16 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 19:16?
Deuteronomy 19:16 reads (CPDV): “If a lying witness will have stood against a man, accusing him of a transgression, ” 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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