Deuteronomy 19:18

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

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

The judges are to investigate carefully. If they find that the witness is lying and has given false testimony against his brother,

The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother,

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

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Deuteronomy 13:14

    Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, [if it be] truth, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is wrought among you;

  • Deuteronomy 17:4

    And it be told thee, and thou hast heard [of it], and enquired diligently, and, behold, [it be] true, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is wrought in Israel:

  • Job 19:16

    I called my servant, and he gave [me] no answer; I intreated him with my mouth.

  • 2 Chronicles 19:6

    And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who [is] with you in the judgment.

  • 2 Chronicles 19:7

    Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

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