15<\/strong>. By Deu 17:6<\/span> (cp. P, Num 35:30<\/span>), a man may not be put to death save on the evidence of more than one witness. Here the same is enforced for all cases.<\/p>\n One witness shall not rise up<\/em> ] Or, stand<\/em>, that is, of course, as a valid effectual witness; the vb is the same as at the end of the v., shall a matter be established<\/em>. But in the next v. rise up<\/em> simply means appear, offer himself<\/em>.<\/p>\n in any sin that he sinneth<\/em> ] Luc. omits.<\/p>\n 15 21. Of Witnesses<\/p>\n Two or three witnesses are necessary for a conviction (Deu 19:15<\/span>). If a witness, forcing his evidence, accuse a man of defection from the law, the two shall stand before God in the supreme court (Deu 19:16<\/span> f.), the judges shall investigate, and if the witness be found false, he shall have done to him what he devised for his brother; so shall evil be removed from Israel (Deu 19:18<\/span> f.) and others take warning (Deu 19:20<\/span>); ruthlessly shall like for like be exacted (Deu 19:21<\/span>). Sg. (except for one slip into the Pl. in Deu 19:19<\/em><\/span>) with the use of the term brother<\/em> and other terms usual in Sg. passages. There are no deuteronomic formulas beyond the legal ones.<\/p>\n On the subject of this law cp. E, Exo 23:1<\/span>, Exo 20:16<\/span>, Deu 5:20<\/span> (the 9th commandment), and other passages cited below. By the Code of ammurabi 3 f., false evidence is punished on the same principle of like for like as here, Deu 19:19<\/em><\/span>. In Arabia at least two witnesses are necessary; if their charge is not brought home they must flee from the vengeance of the accused’s relatives, with whom however they may come to an arrangement (Musil, Ethn. Ber.<\/em> 337).<\/p>\n Verse 15<\/span>. One witness shall not rise up, &c.<\/B><\/I>] See Clarke on Nu 35:30<\/span>.<\/P> <\/p>\n Shall not rise up, <\/B>or, not stand<\/I>, or, not be established<\/I>, accepted, owned as sufficient: it is the same word which in the end of the verse is rendered be established<\/I>. <\/P> <\/p>\n 15. One witness shall not rise upagainst a man for any iniquity<\/B>The following rules to regulatethe admission of testimony in public courts are founded on theprinciples of natural justice. A single witness shall not be admittedto the condemnation of an accused person. <\/P> De19:16-21<\/span>. PUNISHMENT OF AFALSE WITNESS.<\/P><\/p>\n One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth<\/strong>,…. Whether capital sins, or pecuniary debts; or whatsoever sins a man may be guilty of whether sins against the first or second table of the law, whether greater or lesser sins, whether in moral or civil things; the Jews except only in the case of a woman suspected of adultery and of beheading the heifer:<\/p>\n at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established<\/strong>; either for acquittance or condemnation; and the witnesses may not, as Jarchi says, write their testimony in a letter, and send it to the sanhedrim, nor may an interpreter stand between the witnesses and the judges;<\/p>\n [See comments on De 17:6]<\/span>.<\/p>\n The Punishment of a False Witness. – To secure life and property against false accusations, Moses lays down the law in Deu 19:15<\/span>, that one witness only was not “to rise up against any one with reference to any crime or sin, with every sin that one commits” (i.e., to appear before a court of justice, or be accepted as sufficient), but everything was to be established upon the testimony of two or three witnesses. The rule laid down in Deu 17:6<\/span> and Num 35:30<\/span> for capital crimes, is raised hereby into a law of general application (see at Num 35:30<\/span>). (in Deu 19:15<\/span><\/em>), to stand, i.e., to acquire legal force. – But as it was not always possible to bring forward two or three witnesses, and the statement of one witness could not well be disregarded, in Deu 19:16-18<\/span> Moses refers accusations of this kind to the higher tribunal at the sanctuary for investigation and decision, and appoints the same punishment for a false witness, which would have fallen upon the person accused, if he had been convicted of the crime with which he was charged. , “ to testify against his departure<\/em>,” sc., from the law of God, not merely falling away into idolatry (Deu 13:6<\/span>), but any kind of crime, as we may gather from Deu 19:19<\/span>, which would be visited with capital punishment.<\/p>\n Verse 15:<\/strong><\/p>\n This rule of evidence was introduced in Num 35:30<\/span> regarding testimony in a murder case. It is repeated in Deu 17:6<\/span>, in the matter of a charge of idolatry. This text expands it to include property disputes.<\/p>\n Jesus referred to this law, in answering the Pharisees who sought to discredit His testimony, Joh 8:31<\/span>. He found this principle upon His churches today, in matters of dispute between brethren, Mat 18:15-16<\/span>.<\/p>\n Christians today would do well to practice this principle regarding rumors or gossip which they may hear.<\/p>\n (3) CONCERNING WITNESSES AND JUDGMENT (Deu. 19:15-21<\/span>)<\/p>\n 15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established. 16 If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrong-doing, 17 then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Jehovah, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days; 18 and the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother; 19 then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother; so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee. 20 And those that remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of thee, 21 And thine eye shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.<\/p>\n THOUGHT QUESTIONS 19:1521<\/p>\n 325.<\/p>\n Here is a safeguard against libel.<\/p>\n 326.<\/p>\n Read: Mat. 18:15-17<\/span>; 2Co. 13:1<\/span>; 1Ti. 5:19<\/span> for the New Testament application of this principle.<\/p>\n 327.<\/p>\n Once again: responsibility is the key word here. Specify the areas of responsibility.<\/p>\n 328.<\/p>\n A witness against a man put himself on trial and opened the possibility of his own punishment. He knew what possible punishment was in store; how?<\/p>\n 329.<\/p>\n The law as here stated was for prevention of crime. There was no revenge, spite, or hate involved, i.e. from the viewpoint of the innocent. Show how this was true.<\/p>\n AMPLIFIED TRANSLATION 19:1521<\/p>\n 15 One witness shall not prevail against a man for any crime or any wrong in connection with any sin he commits; only on the testimony of two or three witnesses shall a charge be established. COMMENT 19:1521<\/p>\n Deu. 17:2-13<\/span> should also be carefully reviewed and compared here, as well as Deu. 13:6-11<\/span>. See lesson ten. But the present scripture covers any iniquity . . . any sin (Deu. 19:15<\/span>).<\/p>\n TWO WITNESSES . . . OR THREE (Deu. 19:15<\/span>)As also specified in Deu. 17:6<\/span> in the case of an idolater, in Num. 35:30<\/span> in the case of murder, and in Mat. 18:15-17<\/span>, 2Co. 13:1<\/span>, 1Ti. 5:19<\/span>, in the church. This is a divine safeguard against the individual throwing around idle or speculative accusations. And as we have already seen in the cases of the murderer and idolater, unless the prosecutor is willing to abide by the divine formula for justice, he should not be bringing accusations. If he is unable to back up his claim with evidence and witnesses, and pursue the matter to the casting of the first stone, let him forever hold his peace.<\/p>\n IF AN UNRIGHTEOUS WITNESS RISE UP (Deu. 19:16<\/span>)A witness had to have a reputation for fairness and honesty. Thou shalt not take up a false report: put not thy hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness (Exo. 23:1<\/span>). David could say,<\/p>\n Unrighteous witness rise up Psa. 35:11<\/span><\/p>\n And again,<\/p>\n Deliver me not over unto the will<\/p>\n of mine adversaries:<\/p>\n For false witnesses are risen up<\/p>\n against me,<\/p>\n And such as breathe out cruelty.<\/p>\n Psa. 27:12<\/span><\/p>\n Naboth could have testified in a similar vein (1Ki. 21:8-10<\/span>).<\/p>\n In such a case, the punishment of the false witness was to be the same as that intended for his fellow-Israelite (Deu. 19:19<\/span>). Another safeguard against petty, trivial or indefinite accusations! And those that remain shall hear and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil . . . (Deu. 19:20<\/span>).<\/p>\n AND THINE EYE SHALL NOT PITY; LIFE SHALL GO FOR LIFE, EYE FOR EYE, TOOTH FOR TOOTH, HAND FOR HAND, FOOT FOR FOOT (Deu. 19:21<\/span>)See also Exo. 21:22-25<\/span>, Lev. 24:17-21<\/span>, In the present case, the meaning seems to be that whatever punishment the false accuser had intended for his brother, it should be given to him. This would stop gossip, careless accusations, and especially lying, If he had intended to put his brothers eye out (by pinning certain charges against him) his eye was to be put out, probably by the accused. This would be determined by the judges and priests. Israel was not to get sentimental or soft-hearted in the matterthine eye shall not pity . . . (What should, for example, have been done to Jezebel and Ahab, in the case cited above?)<\/p>\n As a general rule, this law stands as a law of prevention all the way through. Note the other passages. It was not a law intended to get even, or justify retaliation. It was a civil code, and was to govern the decision of the judges in court. But the Jews perverted this original purpose, and extended this law to their own private conductwarping and twisting its meaning, for purposes of revenge (Mat. 5:38-42<\/span>). (You hit me, you touch me, and Ill gouge your eyes out!) Jesus not only rebukes this concept, but goes beyond the old law entirely, teaching a basic doctrine of physical nonresistance.<\/p>\n As the law was originally given, it did not allow for a spirit of spite, revenge, or hate. It was simply an edict to be carried out, once justice had been determined.<\/p>\n Deu. 19:15-21<\/span>. FALSE TESTIMONY.<\/strong><\/p>\n The law of retaliation is sternly laid down here; but it must be administered by the judges, not by men acting on their own behalf. (21) Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.<\/strong>This is to be effected by the award of the judges, not as a matter of private revenge. But manifestly it rests with the injured party to press the case.<\/p>\n 15<\/strong>. <\/strong> At the mouth of three witnesses <\/strong> In Deu 17:6<\/span>, the rule had been laid down that in capital offences the decision should not be made on the testimony of a single witness. The same rule is here extended so as to apply to all cases that come before the courts.<\/p>\n The Evidence Required Before Conviction For A Crime: The Punishment of False Witnesses ( Deu 19:15-21<\/strong><\/span><\/strong> ).<\/strong> <\/p>\n The section on justice and the governing of the land which began at Deu 16:18<\/span> now ends with the principles on which justice must be decided laid out, and with a warning to false witnesses. The first principle is that no one should be condemned simply on the testimony of one witness. The second that a man proved to be a false witness must be punished in accordance with the severity of the charge. <\/p>\n What follows is a case where a man brings a charge against another, and explains what is to be done where that ‘witness’ is proved to have brought a false charge and to be a false witness. It thus also underlines the demand in all cases that one witness is not sufficient. Two or three witnesses are required if a case is to be made satisfactorily. <\/p>\n Analysis using the words of Moses. <\/p>\n a <\/strong> One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins. At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established (Deu 19:15<\/span>). <\/p>\n b <\/strong> If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing, then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Yahweh, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days (Deu 19:16-17<\/span>). <\/p>\n b <\/strong> And the judges shall make diligent inquisition, and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother, then shall you do to him, as he had thought to do to his brother (Deu 19:18<\/span>). <\/p>\n a <\/strong> So shall you put away the evil from the midst of you, and those who remain will hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of you, and your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot (Deu 19:19-21<\/span>). <\/p>\n Note that in ‘a’ the system of accepting testimony must be fair and reasonable, and not be dependent on only one witness, for that would be suspicious, and in the parallel any judgment will thus put away evil from among them. Note the abundance of charges in ‘a’, ‘for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins’ and the abundance of comparisons in the parallel, ‘life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot’. In ‘b’ if the charge is brought that a man is a false witness it must be brought before the judges, and in the parallel if after examination he be found to be a false witness he shall be punished accordingly. <\/p>\n Deu 19:15<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘<\/strong> One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins. At the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall a matter be established.’ <\/p>\n No man must ever be condemned on the basis of one witness. Indeed cases where there was only one witness could only be looked on with suspicion. At least two witnesses, and preferably three, were to be required before a matter could be seen as established (compare Deu 17:6<\/span>). This applied to all cases and was to be the basis of all justice so that men may not be falsely accused by one person out of spite or hatred. The danger that would arise from that is now exemplified by dealing with a case of false witness. <\/p>\n “For any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins.”<\/strong> The coverage is wide. It covers all offences, as does the final judgment in Deu 9:21<\/span>. <\/p>\n Deu 19:16-19<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘<\/strong> If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of wrongdoing, then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before Yahweh, before the priests and the judges that shall be in those days, and the judges shall make diligent inquisition, and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and have testified falsely against his brother, then shall you do to him, as he had thought to do to his brother. So shall you put away the evil from the midst of you.’ <\/p>\n The section began with a warning that justices must behave justly and rightly (Deu 16:18-20<\/span>). It ends with the requirement for witnesses that they behave in the same way. If a man accuses another of a serious offence, serious enough to be brought before the supreme court consisting of priests and judges in the presence of Yahweh at the Tabernacle, compare Deu 17:9<\/span> where judge is singular (here the local judges may have been called in), and on full and careful examination his accusation is seen to be false, then he himself will be punished with the punishment that would have fallen on the other if he had been found guilty. Thus will the evil of false witness be put away from among them. <\/p>\n The fact that a number of judges were called on confirms the seriousness with which this case was being viewed. It may well have been referred to the supreme court because it was a serious charge, and there was only one witness. But the plural may indicate that the judges local to where the men lived had also been called in. <\/p>\n Deu 19:20<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘<\/strong> And those who remain will hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil in the midst of you.’ <\/p>\n And the result will be that all other members of Israel will hear, and fear, and will no longer behave in such an evil way. False witness was, and is, always a problem for justice. Even two or three witnesses might be in collusion, although hopefully an astute judge could question them to demonstrate whether they were reliable. It was such a problem to the courts that this rather drastic treatment was meted out in respect of it. The accuser had desired to bring this punishment on an innocent party, instead it would come on themselves. And the fact that there could be such a false witness evidenced why at least two witnesses must always be required. <\/p>\n Deu 19:21<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ‘<\/strong> And your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.’ <\/p>\n No pity was to be shown to such a false witness. The punishment should be exactly according to what he was trying to bring on the other, whether life for life (for accusations which could cause the death penalty), eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. It should be noted that this law of retribution was actually a merciful one. It limited the punishment that could be given to a fair basis. Nothing worse must be done to a person than they had done to another. It did not always mean that it had to be literally applied. Agreement could be reached on a lesser penalty or on compensation. But in the final analysis it was the limit past which punishment could not go. The law was common throughout the Ancient Near East. Jesus stressed that the Christian should not use it in personal dealings (Mat 5:38-39<\/span>). Christians were to respond in love, even to their enemies and those who offended against them. <\/p>\n The wisdom of those laws is too obvious to need a comment; they have been already noticed: Num 35:30<\/span> . But what a sweet thought is it to the believer’s experience, that in divine things there are the Holy Three which bear record in heaven, and there is the evidence of three which carry a corresponding testimony to his heart; namely, the HOLY GHOST as the first great witness in the spirits of his people; his sacred word as the second; and the believer’s heart as the third, in which the evidence is given; and all these three agree in one, in their united testimony to the truth as it is in JESUS. 2Co 13:1<\/span> .<\/p>\n Deu 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.<\/p>\n Ver. 15. One witness shall not rise up.<\/strong> ] Yet, if this one be a faithful witness, M , , saith Aristotle; a<\/em> one faithful witness in some case may suffice, in private offences howsoever: and that our Saviour speaketh of such, Mat 18:19 Basil and others are of opinion; if thy brother, a Jew, shall trespass against thee, being a Jew, right thyself by degrees. (1.) Deal with him fraternally, “tell him his fault betwixt thee and him alone”; Mat 18:15 (2.) Deal with him legally, “take with thee one or two more”; Deu 19:15 (3.) Deal with him Jewishly; “tell the Church,” Deu 19:17 complain to the Sanhedrim; (4.) If he shall neglect to hear them, deal with him heathenishly, i.e., <\/em> ” let him be unto thee as a heathen and a publican”; make benefit of Roman sovereignty, let Caesar’s justice end the difference between you. b<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/p>\n a<\/em> Arist., Rhetor., <\/em> lib. ii. <\/p>\n b<\/em> Mr Lightfoot’s Harmony,<\/em> p. 143.<\/p>\n NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: Deu 19:15-21<\/p>\n 15A single witness shall not rise up against a man on account of any iniquity or any sin which he has committed; on the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed. 16If a malicious witness rises up against a man to accuse him of wrongdoing, 17then both the men who have the dispute shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who will be in office in those days. 18The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is a false witness and he has accused his brother falsely, 19then you shall do to him just as he had intended to do to his brother. Thus you shall purge the evil from among you. 20The rest will hear and be afraid, and will never again do such an evil thing among you. 21Thus you shall not show pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.<\/p>\n Deu 19:15 This verse shows how careful they were to be in their judicial process (cf. Deu 17:6; Num 35:30). The VERB rise up (BDB 877, KB 1086, Qal IMPERFECT) is used three times in the Hebrew text in Deu 19:15-16.<\/p>\n Deu 19:16 malicious witness The NOUN malicious (BDB 329) basically means violence, but here it denotes a purposeful, false judicial witness (cf. Exo 23:1; Psa 27:12; Psa 5:11), they speak in YHWH’s name (legal oath), but knowingly distort the truth. Deu 19:19 shows the consequences of a false witness (cf. Deu 5:20 and chapter 11).<\/p>\n NASB, NKJV,<\/p>\n NRSVwrongdoing<\/p>\n TEVfalse accusations<\/p>\n NJBa charge of apostasy<\/p>\n The Hebrew term (BDB 694 II) usually means a rebellious attitude which becomes an action, cf. Deu 13:5; Jer 28:16; Jer 29:32. Here the context implies purposeful, premeditated lying.<\/p>\n Deu 19:17 the priests and the judges This refers to:<\/p>\n 1. local judges, Deu 16:18-20; Deu 17:8-13<\/p>\n 2. Levitical priests of the central sanctuary, Deu 18:1-8<\/p>\n Notice that appearing before these appointed judges is the same as appearing before YHWH (cf. Deu 17:9; Deu 17:12).<\/p>\n Deu 19:18 The judges shall investigate thoroughly See note at Deu 13:15. This same word (BDB 405, KB 408, Hiphil INFINITIVE ABSOLUTE) is also used in Deu 17:4.<\/p>\n Deu 19:19 you shall do to him just as he had intended to do to his brother This is an example of we reap what we sow or an eye-for-an-eye justice (cf. Lev 24:19).<\/p>\n Deu 19:20 The rest will hear and be afraid There is a social deterrent in individual punishment by the community (cf. Deu 13:11; Deu 17:13).<\/p>\n Deu 19:21 See note at Deu 19:13. The eye-for-an-eye justice of Israel, which seems so cruel (i.e., Lex talionis, which is also characteristic of the Code of Hammurabi, see Old Testament Times, by R. K. Harrison, pp. 57-59) was in reality meant to stop revenge wars between families and tribes as well as maintain the ritual purity of God’s covenant people.<\/p>\n One wonders about how literally this law was actually carried out. It seems that physical mutilation was replaced by appropriate compensation. This is based on the surrounding context of the parallel in Exo 21:23-25. The immediately preceding and following contexts deal with compensation. The later rabbis assigned appropriate compensation for actions resulting in personal damage. However, murder retained its religious taboo. It negatively impacted the covenant of blessings from YHWH and had to be dealt with appropriately!<\/p>\n DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/p>\n This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.<\/p>\n These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive.<\/p>\n 1. Why did God establish cities of refuge?<\/p>\n 2. Explain the concept of the avenger of blood.<\/p>\n 3. How did the Hebrews handle perjury?<\/p>\n 4. What was the purpose of eye-for-eye justice?<\/p>\n One witness. Compare Deu 17:6. <\/p>\n at the mouth: Deu 17:6, Num 35:30, 1Ki 21:10, 1Ki 21:13, Mat 18:16, Mat 26:60, Mat 26:61, Joh 8:17, 2Co 13:1, 1Ti 5:19, Heb 10:28, Rev 11:3-7 <\/p>\n Reciprocal: Gen 23:11 – in the Exo 20:16 – General 2Sa 16:4 – Behold Joh 7:51 – General<\/p>\n Deu 19:15-17. One witness shall not rise up Or, be established, as the same word is rendered in the end of the verse; that is, shall not be accepted or owned as sufficient. If a false witness rise up A single witness, though he speak truth, is not to be accepted for the condemnation of another man; but if he be convicted of bearing false witness, it is sufficient for his own condemnation. Both the men shall stand before the Lord That is, shall come to the supreme court, which consisted partly of priests, and partly of other great persons, who, it seems, in Mosess time, sat at the door of the tabernacle, and so the men, in standing before them, might properly be said to stand before the Lord.<\/p>\n One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established. 15. By Deu 17:6 (cp. 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16 If a false witness rise up against any man to accuse him of wrongdoing.
17 Then both parties to the controversy shall stand before the Lord, before the priests and the judges who are in office in those days;
18 The judges shall inquire diligently, and if the witness is a false witness and has accused his brother falsely,
19 Then you shall do to him as he had intended to do to his brother; so you shall put away the evil from among you.
20 And those who remain shall hear, and (reverently) fear, and shall henceforth commit no such evil among you.
21 Your eye shall not pity; it shall be life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.<\/p>\n
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Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"