Susanna 1:43 kjva — Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me."

— Susanna 1:43, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Susanna 1 — Context

But having taken this woman, we asked who the young man was, but she would not tell us: these things do we testify.

Then the assembly believed them as those that were the elders and judges of the people: so they condemned her to death.

Then Susanna cried out with a loud voice, and said, O everlasting God, that knowest the secrets, and knowest all things before they be:

Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me.

And the Lord heard her voice.

Therefore when she was led to be put to death, the Lord raised up the holy spirit of a young youth whose name was Daniel:

Who cried with a loud voice, I am clear from the blood of this woman.

Susanna 1:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Susanna 1:43 say?

Susanna 1:43 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me.”

Where is Susanna 1:43 in the Bible?

Susanna 1:43 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Susanna, chapter 1, verse 43.

Who wrote Susanna?

Susanna is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (Greek addition to Daniel). Stands as Daniel 13 in the Greek and Vulgate. The KJVA prints it as a separate short book. It was written c. 150 BC.

What is the book of Susanna about?

Susanna is a vivid courtroom drama. Two corrupt elders try to coerce the beautiful and faithful Susanna into adultery; when she refuses, they accuse her publicly and have her condemned to death. The young Daniel, stirred by God, interrupts the verdict, separates and cross-examines the elders, and exposes the lie by their conflicting testimony. The book is a celebration of chastity, divine vindication, and discerning justice.

What are the major themes of Susanna?

Susanna explores themes including Innocence, Justice, Discernment, Truth, Vindication. These themes shape the meaning and context of Susanna 1:43.

What translation should I read Susanna 1:43 in?

Susanna 1:43 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 Susanna 1:43?

Susanna 1:43 reads (KJVA): “Thou knowest that they have borne false witness against me, and, behold, I must die; whereas I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me.” 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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