Deuteronomy 19:20 nasb — "The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you.

NASB

""The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you."

— Deuteronomy 19:20, NASB

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

17

then both the men who have the dispute shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who will be in office in those days.

18

"The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is a false witness and he has accused his brother falsely,

19

then you shall do to him just as he had intended to do to his brother. Thus you shall purge the evil from among you.

20

"The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you.

21

"Thus you shall not show pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Deuteronomy 19:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:20 say?
Deuteronomy 19:20 in the NASB reads: “"The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 20.
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.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:20 in?
Deuteronomy 19:20 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?
Deuteronomy 19:20 reads (NASB): “"The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you.” 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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