Translations
Modern
If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants.
Traditional
And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number.
Literal
And it shall come to pass, if a son—the wicked man—deserves to be beaten, that the judge will cause him to lie down and to be struck in his presence according to his wrongdoing, by number.
Latin
Sin autem eum, qui peccavit, dignum viderint plagis: prosternent, et coram se facient verberari. Pro mensura peccati erit et plagarum modus:
Original
Hebrew
English
If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Marriage, Marriage Customs Offend, Offense
Topics
Corporal Punishment Courts of Justice: The Judgment of Immediately Executed Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Punishment: Minor offenses: Scourging Punishments were Inflicted: Immediately After Sentence Was Passed Punishments: Secondary Kinds of Scourging Scourging: Prescribed for Other offenses