Deuteronomy 19:5

“As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live:”

"As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live:" - Deuteronomy 19:5
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What does Deuteronomy 19:5 mean?

Deuteronomy 19:5 (KJV) states, "As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those…

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The Refuge of Grace: Understanding Accountability and Mercy

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses reminds the children of Israel about the importance of justice and mercy in their community. The verse in Deuteronomy 19:5 reads: "As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to…

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A Prayer for Justice and Mercy in Times of Unforeseen Misfortune

O Gracious and Compassionate God, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as we meditate on Your Word in Deuteronomy 19:5. The scripture tells us, "As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a…

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