Deuteronomy 19:15One 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.
The setting
Plains of Moab, east of Jordan River, ~1406 BC. Moses addresses 2 million Israelites before entering Canaan. Modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: protective urgency as death approaches
The original word
ed (עֵד) — witness, one who has seen with their own eyes
Why it matters
This law predates the Roman legal system by 900 years
Read with care
What most readers miss in Deuteronomy 19:15
This wasn't just about courts — it protected people from revenge accusations
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about criminal trials, but Moses was preventing the revenge culture where one angry person could destroy someone's reputation or life with a single accusation.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Deuteronomy 19:15
Bible Genome reading
Deuteronomy 19:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Deuteronomy 19:15 comes from the book of Deuteronomy, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Moses. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include justice, truth, legal process. Notable phrases: One witness shall not rise up. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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