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Deuteronomy 19:19

Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 bbe — And the rest of the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and never again do such evil among you. Have no pity;…

Bible in Basic English

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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.

21

Have no pity; let life be given for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

— Deuteronomy 19:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. ”

  • ASV

    “And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee. And thine eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. ”

  • WEB

    “Those who remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of you. Your eyes shall not pity; life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”

  • NET

    “The rest of the people will hear and become afraid to keep doing such evil among you. You must not show pity; the principle will be a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand for a hand, and a foot for a foot.”

  • DRB

    “That others hearing may fear, and may not dare to do such things. Thou shalt not pity him, but shalt require life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. ”

  • KJVA

    “And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you. And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. ”

Deuteronomy 19 — Context

17

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;

18

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,

19

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

20

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

21

Have no pity; let life be given for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 say?
Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the rest of the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and never again do such evil among you. Have no pity; let life be given for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verses 20–1964.
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 19:20-1964.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 in?
Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 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 19:20-1964?
Deuteronomy 19:20-1964 reads (BBE): “And the rest of the people, hearing of it, will be full of fear, and never again do such evil among you. Have no pity; let life be given for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” 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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