Dictionary of Bible Themes God gave detailed instructions about the conduct of witnesses in the legal processes of Israel and also in the affairs of the church. Genesis 31:50God himself as a witness Malachi 2:14Leviticus 5:1 General legal requirements about witnesses See also A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Proverbs 29:24Deuteronomy 19:15 See also Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Deuteronomy 17:6Matthew 18:15-16 2 Corinthians 13:1 Numbers 35:30 The role of witnesses in capital cases See also At least two witnesses were required Deuteronomy 17:2-6Hebrews 10:28 Deuteronomy 17:7 See also Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Leviticus 24:13-16Deuteronomy 13:6-11 Acts 7:57-58 Jeremiah 32:9-12 The role of witnesses in other legal matters See also Land transactions Genesis 23:10-18Ruth 4:1-9 Jeremiah 32:25,44 Ruth 4:9-11 Levirate marriage Matthew 18:15-17The role of witnesses in disputes concerning believers See also 2 Corinthians 13:11 Timothy 5:19 See also 1020 God, all-knowing1461 truth, nature of 5271 courtyard 5278 cripples 5472 proof, evidence 5834 disagreement 7346 death penalty 8331 reliability |
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