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Deuteronomy 19:21
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And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.
About Deuteronomy 19:21
Deuteronomy 19:21 from Deuteronomy speaks directly to What the Bible Says About Capital Punishment, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the law literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
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- Genesis 9:6
“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”
- Exodus 21:12
“He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.”
- Numbers 35:31
“Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death.”
- Romans 13:4
“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”
- Leviticus 24:17
“And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 19:21
Study Deuteronomy 19:21 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Deuteronomy. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of What the Bible Says About Capital Punishment. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.