Deuteronomy 19:19 asv — then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of…

American Standard Version

"then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee. "

— Deuteronomy 19:19, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing,

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then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days;

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and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother;

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then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee.

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And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee.

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And thine eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Deuteronomy 19:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:19 say?
Deuteronomy 19:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:19 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 19.
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 19:19.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:19 in?
Deuteronomy 19:19 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 19:19?
Deuteronomy 19:19 reads (ASV): “then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee. ” 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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