Deuteronomy 21:22

“And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:”

"And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:" - Deuteronomy 21:22
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What does Deuteronomy 21:22 mean?

Deuteronomy 21:22 (KJV) states, "And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:" This verse is part of the Old Testament law given to the Israelites by God through Moses. It deals with the practice of hanging a…

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The Tree of Consequences: Understanding the Weight of Our Choices

The verse from Deuteronomy 21:22, "And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree," invites us to engage deeply with the notion of justice, sin, and redemption. At first glance, this verse reflects the stark reality…

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A Prayer of Reflection on Justice and Mercy

Heavenly Father, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today with hearts humble and seeking understanding. We gather in Your presence, acknowledging Your supreme authority over all that exists. As we reflect on the solemn words from Deuteronomy 21:22—"And if a man have…

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Deuteronomy 21:22 - "¶ And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:"
Deuteronomy 1.1-21
Deuteronomy 22:21 - "Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you."
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Matthew 9:21-22
Deuteronomy 22:20 - "But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel:"
Deuteronomy 22:10 - "¶ Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together."
Deuteronomy 22:18 - "And the elders of that city shall take that man and chastise him;"
Deuteronomy 23:22 - "But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee."
Genesis 21:22
Genesis 22-21
Deuteronomy 9:22 - "And at Taberah, and at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah, ye provoked the LORD to wrath."
Deuteronomy 22:11 - "¶ Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together."
Deuteronomy 22:13 - "¶ If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,"
Acts 1:21-22
Deuteronomy 31:22 - "¶ Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel."
Deuteronomy 22:27 - "For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her."
Acts 1:21-22
Deuteronomy 22:23 - "¶ If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;"
Deuteronomy 3:22 - "Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you."
Deuteronomy 33:22 - "¶ And of Dan he said, Dan is a lion's whelp: he shall leap from Bashan."
Deuteronomy 27:21 - "Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Deuteronomy 22:30 - "¶ A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt."
Deuteronomy 22:22 - "¶ If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel."
Deuteronomy 22:28 - "¶ If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;"
Deuteronomy 21:21 - "And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear."