Translations
Modern
Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
Traditional
And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
Literal
And all Israel shall hear and fear, and not add to do such as this wickedness among you.
Latin
…ut omnis Israël audiens timeat, et nequaquam ultra faciat quippiam hujus rei simile.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such a wicked thing among you.
Notes
Prophets who tried to lead Israel away from the one true God committed treason, which was punishable by death. No other religion demanded exclusive worship of their national gods. As a result, such severe penalties for worshiping other gods were unknown in the ancient Near East.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Prophet, Prophetess
Topics
Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Punishment: Design of To Secure Obedience Punishments: Designed to be a Warning to Others