And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
And if someone tells you about it, and you hear about it and investigate carefully, and you find that it's true and certain that such a terrible thing has been done in Israel:
This verse is about carefully investigating reports of serious wrongdoing before taking action, making sure the accusations are actually true.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites about how to handle cases of idolatry and false worship as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. In the ancient Near East, idol worship was common among surrounding nations, but God had strictly forbidden it among His people. The verse emphasizes the importance of thorough investigation before making serious accusations or judgments.
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