Deuteronomy 21:3

“And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;”

"And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;" - Deuteronomy 21:3
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What does Deuteronomy 21:3 mean?

Deuteronomy 21:3 (KJV) states: "And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke." This verse is part of the Old Testament, specifically in…

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The Weight of Innocence: A Devotional Reflection on Deuteronomy 21:3

Deuteronomy 21:3 states, "And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke." This scripture presents us with a deeply significant moment in…

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A Prayer for Justice and Remembrance in Our Communities

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound wisdom contained in Your Word. Deuteronomy 21:3 instructs us regarding the solemn duty that the elders of a city must undertake in the aftermath of inexplicable loss: "And it shall be, that the city which…

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Deuteronomy 21:3 - "And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;"
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Deuteronomy 19:21 - "And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot."
Deuteronomy 21:2 - "Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:"
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