Deuteronomy 19:18

And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 19:18

BSB
The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,
AKJV
And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and has testified falsely against his brother;
CPDV
And when, after a very diligent examination, they will have found that the false witness had told a lie against his brother,
ERV
and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;
NHEB
and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, look, if the witness is a false witness, and has testified falsely against his brother;
SMT
And the judges sought out diligently; and behold, a witness of falsehood, the witness of falsehood testified against his brother;

Commentary for Deuteronomy 19:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 19:18
Summary
Judges investigate, discover false testimony
Event
Investigating false witness
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Law