Deuteronomy 21:6 Parallel Translations

All the leaders from the city which was nearest the murder victim must wash their hands over the dead heifer.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

ASV:

And all the elders of that city, who are nearest unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley;

BBE:

And all the responsible men of that town which is nearest to the dead man, washing their hands over the cow whose neck was broken in the valley,

DBY:

And all the elders of that city, that are nearest unto him that is slain, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck is broken in the watercourse,

ERV:

and all the elders of that city, who are nearest unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley:

JPS:

And all the elders of that city, who are nearest unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.

WBS:

And all the elders of that city that are next to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:

WEB:

All the elders of that city, who are nearest to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley;

YLT:

and all the elders of that city, who are near unto the slain one, do wash their hands over the heifer which is beheaded in the valley,

Deuteronomy 21:6 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 27:24 When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this Man's blood; see to that yourselves." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

21:1-9 If a murderer could not be found out, great solemnity is provided for putting away the guilt from the land, as an expression of dread and detesting of that sin. The providence of God has often wonderfully brought to light these hidden works of darkness, and the sin of the guilty has often strangely found them out. The dread of murder should be deeply impressed upon every heart, and all should join in detecting and punishing those who are guilty. The elders were to profess that they had not been any way aiding or abetting the sin. The priests were to pray to God for the country and nation, that God would be merciful. We must empty that measure by our prayers, which others are filling by their sins. All would be taught by this solemnity, to use the utmost care and diligence to prevent, discover, and punish murder. We may all learn from hence to take heed of partaking in other men's sins. And we have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, if we do not reprove them.

CONC:

Beheaded Body Broken Cow Dead Elders Hands Heifer Nearest Neck Responsible Slain Town Valley Wash Washing Watercourse

Beheaded Body Broken City Cow Dead Elders Hands Heifer Nearest Neck Responsible Slain Valley Wash Washing Watercourse

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