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Deuteronomy 17

Deuteronomy 17:4

Purge the Idolater · Deuteronomy 17:2–7
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Translations

Modern
…and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,
Traditional
And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
Literal
…and it is told to you and you hear it, you shall inquire diligently. And if indeed true the thing is established—this abomination has been done in Israel—
Latin
…et hoc tibi fuerit nuntiatum, audiensque inquisieris diligenter et verum esse repereris, et abominatio facta est in Israël:

Original

Hebrew
English
…and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,

Notes

Deuteronomy 17:4

Anything that offends the Lord could be called an abomination (see 7:25; 12:31; 13:14). This word describes actions that are deeply hateful or detestable in God’s sight.

Deuteronomy 16:18–17:13

The community of Israel, like any nation, needed different kinds of leaders. These leaders helped keep the people united and guided them in the right direction.

The Lord told Moses to set up a proper system of leadership. He also gave clear standards for choosing leaders and explained the duties of each role.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Remove the Evil

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Law of Moses Stoning

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Idolatry: Punishment of Judicial Death Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Religious Intolerance of Idolatrous Religions, Taught by Moses The Moon: Worshipping of To be Punished with Death The Stars: The Israelites Forbidden to Worship