Deutéronome - Caput 19

Deutéronome 19.1 cum disperderit Dominus Deus tuus gentes quarum tibi traditurus est terram et possederis eam habitaverisque in urbibus eius et in aedibus Deutéronome 19.2 tres civitates separabis tibi in medio terrae quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi in possessionem Deutéronome 19.3 sternens diligenter viam et in tres aequaliter partes totam terrae tuae provinciam divides ut habeat e vicino qui propter homicidium profugus est quo possit evadere Deutéronome 19.4 haec erit lex homicidae fugientis cuius vita servanda est qui percusserit proximum suum nesciens et qui heri et nudius tertius nullum contra eum habuisse odium conprobatur Deutéronome 19.5 sed abisse simpliciter cum eo in silvam ad ligna caedenda et in succisione lignorum securis fugerit manu ferrumque lapsum de manubrio amicum eius percusserit et occiderit hic ad unam supradictarum urbium confugiet et vivet Deutéronome 19.6 ne forsitan proximus eius cuius effusus est sanguis dolore stimulatus persequatur et adprehendat eum si longior via fuerit et percutiat animam eius qui non est reus mortis quia nullum contra eum qui occisus est odium prius habuisse monstratur Deutéronome 19.7 idcirco praecipio tibi ut tres civitates aequalis inter se spatii dividas Deutéronome 19.8 cum autem dilataverit Dominus Deus tuus terminos tuos sicut iuravit patribus tuis et dederit tibi cunctam terram quam eis pollicitus est Deutéronome 19.9 si tamen custodieris mandata eius et feceris quae hodie praecipio tibi ut diligas Dominum Deum tuum et ambules in viis eius omni tempore addes tibi tres alias civitates et supradictarum trium urbium numerum duplicabis Deutéronome 19.10 ut non effundatur sanguis innoxius in medio terrae quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi possidendam nec sis sanguinis reus Deutéronome 19.11 si quis autem odio habens proximum suum insidiatus fuerit vitae eius surgensque percusserit illum et mortuus fuerit fugeritque ad unam de supradictis urbibus Deutéronome 19.12 mittent seniores civitatis illius et arripient eum de loco effugii tradentque in manu proximi cuius sanguis effusus est et morietur Deutéronome 19.13 nec misereberis eius et auferes innoxium sanguinem de Israhel ut bene sit tibi Deutéronome 19.14 non adsumes et transferes terminos proximi tui quos fixerunt priores in possessione tua quam Dominus Deus tuus dabit tibi in terra quam acceperis possidendam Deutéronome 19.15 non stabit testis unus contra aliquem quicquid illud peccati et facinoris fuerit sed in ore duorum aut trium testium stabit omne verbum Deutéronome 19.16 si steterit testis mendax contra hominem accusans eum praevaricationis Deutéronome 19.17 stabunt ambo quorum causa est ante Dominum in conspectu sacerdotum et iudicum qui fuerint in diebus illis Deutéronome 19.18 cumque diligentissime perscrutantes invenerint falsum testem dixisse contra fratrem suum mendacium Deutéronome 19.19 reddent ei sicut fratri suo facere cogitavit et auferes malum de medio tui Deutéronome 19.20 ut audientes ceteri timorem habeant et nequaquam talia audeant facere Deutéronome 19.21 non misereberis eius sed animam pro anima oculum pro oculo dentem pro dente manum pro manu pedem pro pede exiges

Deutéronome : Caput 19

Justice and Protection in Deuteronomy 19

Deuteronomy chapter 19 establishes essential laws for the protection of life and the promotion of justice within the Israelite community. In this context, we question how God promotes fairness in society. This significant text sheds light on the creation of cities of refuge, a divine mechanism offering protection to unintentional murderers. Furthermore, this chapter emphasizes the importance of truthful witnesses and highlights the consequences of false testimony. Deuteronomy 19 thus reveals the value God places on human life and impartial justice.

Five Related Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the crucial themes addressed in this revelatory chapter, we invite you to consider the following five passages:

1. Joshua 20:2-3

"Tell the Israelites to appoint the cities of refuge, about which I spoke to you through Moses, so that anyone who kills someone unintentionally and without premeditation may flee there and find protection from the avenger of the person killed."

This passage illustrates the implementation of the cities of refuge established in Deuteronomy 19, thus emphasizing God's mercy toward those who commit an unintentional act.

2. Matthew 18:16

"But if he does not listen to them, take one or two more with him, so that every accusation may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."

In this verse, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy 19:15 to emphasize the need for two or three witnesses, applying this principle to discipline within the Church.

3. 2 Corinthians 13:1

"This will be my third visit to you. 'Every question must be decided by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'"

Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, refers to Deuteronomy 19:15, emphasizing the importance of witnessing in the context of church life.

4. Hebrews 10:28

"Whoever rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses."

The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews here refers to the law of witnesses, using it to argue the seriousness of rejecting Christ and the importance of faithfulness to divine law.

5. 1 Timothy 5:19

"Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses."

Finally, Paul applies the principle of Deuteronomy 19:15 to the discipline of church leaders, thus reiterating the need for fair justice based on solid evidence.

These passages remind us of the importance of justice based on divine principles and the inestimable value of every human life in God's plan.