Deuteronomy 21:6

“And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:”

"And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:" - Deuteronomy 21:6
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What does Deuteronomy 21:6 mean?

Deuteronomy 21:6 (KJV) says, “And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley.” At first glance, this verse may seem puzzling and even disturbing to modern readers. However, upon closer…

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Cleansing the Blood: A Divine Call to Accountability

In Deuteronomy 21:6 (KJV), we find a profound and solemn command: "And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley." This verse not only illustrates an ancient practice in Israelite culture…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Redemption: The Significance of Innocent Sacrifice

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we echo the solemnity of the ancient instructions given in Your Word, particularly in Deuteronomy 21:6, which states, "And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is…

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Deuteronomy 7:21 - "Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible."
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Deuteronomy 18:21 - "And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?"
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Deuteronomy 6:4 - "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:"
Deuteronomy 2:21 - "A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:"
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Deuteronomy 21:12 - "Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;"
Deuteronomy 21:11 - "And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;"
Deuteronomy 15:21 - "And if there be any blemish therein, as if it be lame, or blind, or have any ill blemish, thou shalt not sacrifice it unto the LORD thy God."
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:"