Deuteronomy 19:17 bbe — Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges…

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"Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges who are then in power;"

— Deuteronomy 19:17, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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Your neighbour's landmark, which was put in its place by the men of old times, is not to be moved or taken away in the land of your heritage which the Lord your God is giving you.

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One witness may not make a statement against a man in relation to any sin or wrongdoing which he has done: on the word of two or three witnesses a question is to be judged.

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If a false witness makes a statement against a man, saying that he has done wrong,

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Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges who are then in power;

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And the judges will have the question looked into with care: and if the witness is seen to be false and to have made a false statement against his brother,

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Then do to him what it was his purpose to do to his brother: and so put away the evil from among you.

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And the rest of the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and never again do such evil among you.

Deuteronomy 19:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:17 say?
Deuteronomy 19:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges who are then in power;”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 17.
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 19:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:17 in?
Deuteronomy 19:17 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 19:17?
Deuteronomy 19:17 reads (BBE): “Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges who are then in power;” 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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