Deuteronomy 19:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

both parties to the dispute must stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who are in office at that time.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then both men in the controversy shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who serve in that time;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    then both{H8147} the men,{H582} between whom the controversy{H7379} is, shall stand{H5975} before{H6440} Jehovah,{H3068} before{H6440} the priests{H3548} and the judges{H8199} that shall be in those days;{H3117}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then both{H8147} the men{H582}, between whom the controversy{H7379} is, shall stand{H5975}{(H8804)} before{H6440} the LORD{H3068}, before{H6440} the priests{H3548} and the judges{H8199}{(H8802)}, which shall be in those days{H3117};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    then let both the men which stryue together stonde before the Lorde, before the preastes and the iudges which shalbe in those dayes,

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    then shall both the men that stryue together, stonde before the LORDE, before the prestes and Iudges, which shall be at the same tyme.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then both the men which striue together, shal stand before ye Lord, euen before the Priests and the Iudges, which shall be in those daies,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then both the men which stryue together, shall stande before the Lorde, before the priestes and the iudges which shalbe in those dayes:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then both the men, between whom the controversy [is], shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Yahweh, before the priests and the judges who shall be in those days;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    then have both the men who have the strife stood before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges who are in those days,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then the two men, between whom the argument has taken place, are to come before the Lord, before the priests and judges who are then in power;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Yahweh, before the priests and the judges who shall be in those days;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    then both parties to the controversy must stand before the LORD, that is, before the priests and judges who will be in office in those days.

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 17:9 : 9 Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you the verdict.
  • Deut 21:5 : 5 The priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to Him and to pronounce blessings in His name; and every dispute and every case of assault is to be settled by their decision.
  • Mal 2:7 : 7 For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the Lord of Hosts.
  • Matt 23:2-3 : 2 saying, 'The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat of authority. 3 So do and observe whatever they tell you, but do not do as they do, for they say things but do not practice them.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    18 The judges must investigate thoroughly, and if the witness proves to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,

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    1 If there is a dispute between men, and they come to court for judgment, the judges shall justify the innocent and condemn the guilty.

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    15 One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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    6 On the testimony of two or three witnesses, the person will be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness.

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    6 He said to the judges, 'Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for mere mortals, but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a judgment.'

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    74%

    13 The LORD takes His stand to argue His case; He rises to judge the peoples.

  • Deut 21:5
    74%

    5 The priests, the sons of Levi, shall come forward, for the LORD your God has chosen them to minister to Him and to pronounce blessings in His name; and every dispute and every case of assault is to be settled by their decision.

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    2 verses
    73%

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  • Deut 1:16-17
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    72%

    10 Whatever case comes to you from your fellow Israelites living in their cities—whether of bloodshed or other matters of the law, commands, statutes, or decrees—you are to warn them not to sin against the LORD; otherwise, His wrath will come upon you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin.

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    71%

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    70%

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    70%

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    69%

    15 Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.

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    69%

    19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

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    69%

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    69%

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    17 The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and cross-examines him.

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    69%

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    69%

    13 The next day, Moses sat to judge the people, and they stood around him from morning until evening.

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    69%

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    2 verses
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    38 If Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a grievance against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.

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    15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the Lord.

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    68%

    19 This is what the LORD said to me: 'Go and stand at the gate of the people through which the kings of Judah come in and go out, and also at all the gates of Jerusalem.'

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    6 But instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!

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    22 If someone sins against their neighbor and is required to take an oath before Your altar in this house,