Deuteronomy 19:18

“And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;”

"And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;" - Deuteronomy 19:18
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What does Deuteronomy 19:18 mean?

Deuteronomy 19:18 (KJV) states, "And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother." This verse comes from the Book of Deuteronomy, which is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible and the…

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The Weight of Witness: A Call for Integrity in Our Testimonies

In Deuteronomy 19:18, we find a powerful and sobering admonishment regarding the role of the witness in legal matters: "And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;" This passage…

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A Prayer for Justice and Truth

O Lord, our Sovereign and Righteous Judge, As we bow our heads before You, we come bearing the weight of the very principles that govern our lives, recognizing Your sovereignty over all matters of truth and justice. We reflect deeply on the sacred words spoken in Deuteronomy…

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