Deuteronomy 21:8 cpdv — Be merciful to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O Lord, and do not charge them with innocent blood in the mi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be merciful to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O Lord, and do not charge them with innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel.’ And so the guilt of the blood will be taken away from them. "

— Deuteronomy 21:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

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And the priests the sons of Levi shall approach, those whom the Lord your God has chosen to minister to him, and to bless in his name, and to decide every controversy by their word, and to judge which things are clean and which are unclean.

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And those greater by birth of that city, nearest to the one who was slain, shall go and shall wash their hands over the calf that was killed in the valley.

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And they shall say: ‘Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it.

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Be merciful to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O Lord, and do not charge them with innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel.’ And so the guilt of the blood will be taken away from them.

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Then you will be free from the blood that was shed against the innocent, when you will have done as the Lord has instructed you.

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If you have gone out to fight against your enemies, and the Lord your God has delivered them into your hand, and if, as you are leading away the captives,

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you see among the number of the captives a beautiful woman, and you love her, and you are willing to have her as a wife:

Deuteronomy 21:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:8 say?
Deuteronomy 21:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be merciful to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O Lord, and do not charge them with innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel.’ And so the guilt of the blood will be taken away from them. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 21:8 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 8.
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 21:8.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 21:8 in?
Deuteronomy 21:8 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 21:8?
Deuteronomy 21:8 reads (CPDV): “Be merciful to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, O Lord, and do not charge them with innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel.’ And so the guilt of the blood will be taken away from them. ” 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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