Deuteronomy 19:19 cpdv — 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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 19:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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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.

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Then the others, upon hearing this, will be afraid, and they will by no means dare to do such things.

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You shall not take pity on him. Instead, you shall require a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, a foot for a foot.”

Deuteronomy 19:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:19 say?
Deuteronomy 19:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
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 (CPDV): “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. ” 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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