Deuteronomy 19:18

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the judges shall make careful inquiry, and indeed, if the witness is a false witness who has testified falsely against his brother;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    and the judges{H8199} shall make diligent{H3190} inquisition:{H1875} and, behold, if the witness{H5707} be a false{H8267} witness,{H5707} and have testified{H6030} falsely{H8267} against his brother;{H251}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the judges{H8199}{(H8802)} shall make diligent{H3190}{(H8687)} inquisition{H1875}{(H8804)}: and, behold, if the witness{H5707} be a false{H8267} witness{H5707}, and hath testified{H6030}{(H8804)} falsely{H8267} against his brother{H251};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and let the iudges enquyre a good. And yf the witnesse be founde false and that he hath geuen false witnesse agenst his brother

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And the iudges shall make diligent inquisicion: & yf the witnesse be founde false, and hath geue false witnesse agaynst his brother,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the Iudges shall make diligent inquisition: and if the witnesse be found false, and hath giuen false witnes against his brother,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the iudges shall make diligent inquisition: and if the witnesse be founde false, and that he hath geuen false witnesse agaynst his brother:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, [if] the witness [be] a false witness, [and] hath testified falsely against his brother;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness is a false witness, and has testified falsely against his brother;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and the judges have searched diligently, and lo, the witness `is' a false witness, a falsehood he hath testified against his brother:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the judges will have the question looked into with care: and if the witness is seen to be false and to have made a false statement against his brother,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness is a false witness, and has testified falsely against his brother;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The judges will thoroughly investigate the matter, and if the witness should prove to be false and to have given false testimony against the accused,

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 13:14 : 14 that wicked men have come out from among you and led the inhabitants of their city astray, saying, 'Let us go and worship other gods'—gods you have not known—
  • Deut 17:4 : 4 and you are told about it and hear of it, then you must investigate it thoroughly. If it is true and confirmed that such a detestable act has been done in Israel,
  • 2 Chr 19:6-7 : 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.' 7 Now let the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful and act, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice, partiality, or taking of bribes.
  • Job 19:16 : 16 I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I must plead with him with my own mouth.

Similar Verses (AI)

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