Old Testament · Law
Deuteronomy 17:6
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At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
About Deuteronomy 17:6
In Deuteronomy, Deuteronomy 17:6 addresses the theme of Second Death with clarity and depth. This Old Testament law text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Related Verses
- 1 John 5:16
“If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.”
- 2 Kings 14:6
“But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
- Deuteronomy 24:16
“The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
- Proverbs 14:12
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
- Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
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How to Apply Deuteronomy 17:6
Use Deuteronomy 17:6 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Deuteronomy anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Second Death, and share it with one person who might need it today.