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If it is true and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When you hear about it, investigate the matter thoroughly. If it is true that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and it is told you and you hear of it, then you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true and certain that such an abomination has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it be told thee, and thou hast heard <i>of it</i>, and inquired diligently, and, behold, <i>it be</i> true, <i>and</i> the thing certain, <i>that</i> such abomination is wrought in Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and it is told you, and you hear <i>of it,</i> then you shall inquire diligently. And if <i>it is</i> indeed true <i>and</i> certain that such an abomination has been committed in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if it is reported to you and you have heard <i>about it,</i> then you shall investigate thoroughly. And if it is true and the report is trustworthy that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and if it is told you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. Behold, if it is true and the thing certain that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and if it is told you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. And behold, if it is true and the thing certain that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and if it is told to you and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire thoroughly. Behold, if it is true and the matter is confirmed that this abomination has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and if it is told to you and you hear about it, then you shall investigate thoroughly [all the charges]. If it is confirmed beyond doubt that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if you are told or hear about it, then investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable act has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if you are told or hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report turns out to be true that this detestable thing has happened in Israel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it; then shalt thou inquire diligently; and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So when you hear that someone in your town is committing this disgusting sin, you must carefully find out if that person really is guilty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, then shalt thou inquire diligently, and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When you are told about it, investigate it thoroughly. If it's true and it can be proven that this disgusting thing has been done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you hear such a report, then investigate it thoroughly. If it is true that this evil thing has happened in Israel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When it is reported to you or you hear of it, then investigate it thoroughly. When the truth has been established that this detestable thing has been done in Israel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and it be told you, and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire diligently; and look, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it shall be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and inquired diligently, and behold, it is true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if it is reported and you hear about it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the report is true and such an abomination has happened in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and you are told, and you have heard of it, then you shall inquire diligently. Behold, if it is true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is done in Israel, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it has been declared to you, and you have heard, and have searched diligently, and behold, [if] truth, the thing is established; this abomination has been done in Israel—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it hath been declared to thee, and thou hast heard, and hast searched diligently, and lo, truth; the thing is established; this abomination hath been done in Israel -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was announced to thee, and thou heardest and sought out, doing well; and behold, the truth and the word certain this abomination being done in Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And this is told thee, and hearing it thou hast inquired diligently, and found it to be true, and that the abomination is committed in Israel: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and when this will have been reported to you, and, upon hearing it, if you have inquired diligently and have found it to be true, that the abomination is being done in Israel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and if you are told or hear of it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the truth of the matter is established that this abomination has been committed in Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and if it is reported to you or you hear of it, and you make a thorough inquiry, and the charge is proved true that such an abhorrent thing has occurred in Israel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it is told you, and you shall hear of it, you shall inquire diligently, and if it is true that such an abomination has been committed in Israel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they tell you and you hear and you shall investigate well if the account is true and this detestable thing has been committed in Israel:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and it be told thee, and thou hear it, then shalt thou inquire diligently, and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and it be told thee, and thou shalt have enquired diligently, and, behold, the thing really took place, this abomination has been done in Israel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=4850" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/17.htm">Purge the Idolater</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>and going to worship other gods, bowing down to them or to the sun or moon or any of the host of heaven—which I have forbidden— <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: wə·hug·gaḏ- (Conj-w:: V-Hofal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">and if it is reported</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šā·mā·‘ə·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and you hear about it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: wə·ḏā·raš·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">you must investigate it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: hê·ṭêḇ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">thoroughly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the report</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ne·‘eś·ṯāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">is</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">TRUE</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">and such</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">an abomination</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">has happened in Israel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>you must bring out to your gates the man or woman who has done this evil thing, and you must stone that person to death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-15.htm">Leviticus 19:15</a></span><br />You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Numbers 35:30</a></span><br />If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15-19</a></span><br />A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. / If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-10.htm">1 Kings 21:10-13</a></span><br />But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” / So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel had instructed in the letters she had written to them. / They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a></span><br />The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Matthew 18:16</a></span><br />But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-51.htm">John 7:51</a></span><br />“Does our law convict a man without first hearing from him to determine what he has done?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-8.htm">Acts 24:8</a></span><br />By examining him yourself, you will be able to learn the truth about all our charges against him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19</a></span><br />Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-28.htm">Hebrews 10:28</a></span><br />Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></span><br />“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-14.htm">Deuteronomy 13:14</a></span><br />then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/7-14.htm">Joshua 7:14-15</a></span><br />In the morning you must present yourselves tribe by tribe. The tribe that the LORD selects shall come forward clan by clan, and the clan that the LORD selects shall come forward family by family, and the family that the LORD selects shall come forward man by man. / The one who is caught with the things devoted to destruction must be burned, along with all that belongs to him, because he has transgressed the covenant of the LORD and committed an outrage in Israel.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-16.htm">2 Samuel 1:16</a></span><br />For David had said to the Amalekite, “Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I killed the LORD’s anointed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it be told you, and you have heard of it, and inquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is worked in Israel:</p><p class="hdg">enquired</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/13-12.htm">Deuteronomy 13:12-14</a></b></br> If thou shalt hear <i>say</i> in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Deuteronomy 19:18</a></b></br> And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, <i>if</i> the witness <i>be</i> a false witness, <i>and</i> hath testified falsely against his brother;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Proverbs 25:2</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> the glory of God to conceal a 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href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">True.</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-20.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm">Word</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-3.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-1.htm">The things sacrificed must be sound</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-2.htm">Idolaters must be slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Hard controversies are to be determined by the priests and judges</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">The one who shows contempt for the judge must die</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">The election</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">and duty of a king</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins 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In ancient Israel, the community played a crucial role in maintaining the covenant relationship with God. Reports of wrongdoing were not to be ignored, reflecting the communal responsibility to uphold God's laws. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to address sin within the church (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>).<p><b>you must investigate it thoroughly.</b><br>The requirement for a thorough investigation underscores the need for justice and due process. This reflects God's character as just and fair, ensuring that accusations are not taken lightly or acted upon without evidence. The process of investigation is akin to the judicial procedures seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as the need for multiple witnesses (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). This principle is mirrored in the New Testament, where Paul advises Timothy not to entertain accusations against an elder without proper evidence (<a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19</a>).<p><b>If the report is true</b><br>This condition highlights the necessity of establishing truth before taking action. It reflects the biblical principle that truth is foundational to justice. The pursuit of truth is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Jesus' declaration that He is "the way, the truth, and the life" (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The emphasis on truth also points to the integrity required of God's people, who are called to reflect His nature.<p><b>and such an abomination has happened in Israel,</b><br>The term "abomination" refers to actions that are detestable to God, often associated with idolatry or moral corruption. In the context of Deuteronomy, it likely refers to idolatrous practices that violate the first commandment. The use of "in Israel" signifies the covenant community's unique relationship with God, where such acts are not only legal violations but spiritual betrayals. This concept is echoed in the prophetic literature, where Israel's unfaithfulness is often depicted as spiritual adultery (<a href="/jeremiah/3-6.htm">Jeremiah 3:6-10</a>). The call to address abominations is a call to maintain holiness, a theme that finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who cleanses and sanctifies His church (<a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, consisting of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In this context, Israel is the community responsible for upholding God's laws and standards.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judges_and_leaders.htm">Judges and Leaders</a></b><br>Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context involves the leaders and judges of Israel who are responsible for investigating and adjudicating matters of law and justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/detestable_thing.htm">Detestable Thing</a></b><br>Refers to acts of idolatry or other serious sins that violate God's commandments, which are considered abominations in the sight of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_thorough_investigation.htm">The Importance of Thorough Investigation</a></b><br>God commands His people to seek truth and justice diligently. This requires careful examination and discernment to ensure that accusations are valid and not based on hearsay or falsehood.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The community of believers is responsible for maintaining holiness and purity. This involves addressing sin and wrongdoing in a manner that aligns with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a></b><br>Sin, especially idolatry, is a serious offense against God. It must be addressed with the gravity it deserves, recognizing its potential to lead others astray and damage the community's relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders and judges have a critical role in upholding justice and righteousness. They must act with integrity and impartiality, ensuring that God's laws are applied fairly and consistently.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_reconciliation.htm">Restoration and Reconciliation</a></b><br>While addressing sin is necessary, the ultimate goal should be restoration and reconciliation. This reflects God's desire for His people to live in harmony and obedience to His will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_might_'two_witnesses'_fail_in_deut._17_6.htm">Under Deuteronomy 17:6, how could the requirement of “two or three witnesses” fail to prevent false accusations or collusion? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'out_of_the_mouth_of_babes'_mean.htm">What is Satanic Ritual Abuse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_emim_giants.htm">Deuteronomy 2:10-11 mentions the Emim as 'giants'; where is the archaeological or scientific evidence for such gigantic peoples?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_giants_in_archaeology.htm">What archaeological evidence confirms or contradicts the existence of giants (Numbers 13:33)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and if it is reported</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֻֽגַּד־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hug·gaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you hear about it,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁמָ֑עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·mā·‘ə·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you must investigate it</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדָרַשְׁתָּ֣</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏā·raš·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thoroughly.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵיטֵ֔ב</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ṭêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">If</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the report</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּבָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעֶשְׂתָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ne·‘eś·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">TRUE</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱמֶת֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and such</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֹּ֖את</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">an abomination</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתּוֹעֵבָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has happened in Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">Deuteronomy 17:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/17-4.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 17:4 And it be told you and you (Deut. 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