Deuteronomy 21:9

So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 21:9

BSB

So you shall purge from among you the guilt of shedding innocent blood, since you have done what is right in the eyes of the LORD.

AKJV

So shall you put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when you shall do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.

CPDV

Then you will be free from the blood that was shed against the innocent, when you will have done as the Lord has instructed you.

ERV

So shalt thou put away the innocent blood from the midst of thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD.

NHEB

So you shall put away the innocent blood from the midst of you, when you shall do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD.

SMT

And thou shalt put away innocent blood from the midst of thee when thou shall do the right in the eyes of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 21:9

SoshaltthouputawayH1197VerbtheguiltofinnocentH5355Adjective bloodH1818Noun MasculinefromamongH7130Noun MasculineyouwhenthoushaltdoH6213VerbthatwhichisrightH3477AdjectiveinthesightH5869NounoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Deuteronomy 21:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 21:9

Summary

Proper ritual removes guilt for unsolved crime

Place

Israel

Event

Completing atonement procedure

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC