Deuteronomy 17:12

Translations

Modern

But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel.

Traditional

And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the Lord thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel.

Literal

And the man who acts proudly and will not listen to the priest who stands there to serve YHWH your God, or to the judge, that man must die, and you shall put away the evil from Israel.

Latin

Qui autem superbierit, nolens obedire sacerdotis imperio, qui eo tempore ministrat Domino Deo tuo, et decreto judicis, morietur homo ille, et auferes malum de Israël:

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But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel.

Notes

Deuteronomy 17:12

purge the evil: The harmful effects of evil should not remain in the community. If they are allowed to continue, they will spread and damage others.

For this reason, evil had to be removed completely from among the people.

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 God’s Instructions God’s Justice Remove the Evil The Priestly Blessing

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People

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

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Courts and Trials Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Law of Moses Samuel (Person)

Topics

Assault and Battery: Laws Concerning Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Court: Contempt of Court: Sentence of, Final and Obligatory Court: Superior, and Inferior Courts of Justice: Superior Court: Presided Over by the Governor or the High Priest Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Judicial Priest: Duties of To Act As Magistrates Priests: Services of Judging in Cases of Controversy Punishment: Death Penalty for Refusing to Abide by the Decision of the Court

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