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Deuteronomy 25:2

Deuteronomy 25:1 nasb — "If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteo…

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""If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,"

— Deuteronomy 25:1, NASB

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Deuteronomy 25 — Context

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"If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,

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then it shall be if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall then make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of stripes according to his guilt.

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"He may beat him forty times but no more, so that he does not beat him with many more stripes than these and your brother is not degraded in your eyes.

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"You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing.

Deuteronomy 25:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 25:1 say?
Deuteronomy 25:1 in the NASB reads: “"If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,”
Where is Deuteronomy 25:1 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 25:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 25, verse 1.
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 25:1.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 25:1 in?
Deuteronomy 25:1 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 25:1?
Deuteronomy 25:1 reads (NASB): “"If there is a dispute between men and they go to court, and the judges decide their case, and they justify the righteous and condemn the wicked,” 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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