Deuteronomy 21:22 web — If a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and you hang him on a tree;

World English Bible

"If a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and you hang him on a tree;"

— Deuteronomy 21:22, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

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then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place;

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and they shall tell the elders of his city, "This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard."

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All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so you shall put away the evil from the midst of you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

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If a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and you hang him on a tree;

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his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall surely bury him the same day; for he who is hanged is accursed of God; that you don't defile your land which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance.

Deuteronomy 21:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:22 say?
Deuteronomy 21:22 in the World English Bible reads: “If a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and you hang him on a tree;”
Where is Deuteronomy 21:22 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 22.
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 21:22.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 21:22 in?
Deuteronomy 21:22 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 21:22?
Deuteronomy 21:22 reads (WEB): “If a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and you hang him on a tree;” 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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