Deuteronomy 17:6

At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 17:6

BSB
On the testimony of two or three witnesses a man shall be put to death, but he shall not be executed on the testimony of a lone witness.
AKJV
At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
CPDV
By the mouth of two or three witnesses, he who is to be put to death shall perish. Let no one be killed with only one person speaking testimony against him.
ERV
At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is to die be put to death; at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
NHEB
At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he who is to die be put to death; at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
SMT
At the mouth of two witnesses or three witnesses they shall be put to death; they shall not die by the mouth of one witness.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 17:6

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Overview of Deuteronomy 17:6
Summary
Multiple witness requirement for capital cases
Event
Witness requirement specification
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law