Deuteronomy 19:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

One witness alone cannot accuse someone of wrongdoing or sin. A matter can only be settled and proven true when two or three witnesses testify about what happened.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing that accusations require multiple witnesses to be considered valid - one person's word alone isn't enough to condemn someone.

📚 Historical Context

This was part of Moses' instructions to Israel as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, establishing their legal system. In ancient times, false accusations were common, so this law protected people from being wrongly condemned. This principle became foundational to Hebrew law and later influenced many legal systems throughout history.

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