Easton: Witness

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Source: Matthew Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897) (Witness) · external_aligned

More than one witness was required in criminal cases (Deut. 17:6; 19:15). They were the first to execute the sentence on the condemned (Deut. 13:9; 17:7; 1 Kings 21:13; Matt. 27:1; Acts 7:57, 58). False witnesses were liable to punishment (Deut. 19:16-21). It was also an offence to refuse to bear witness (Lev. 5:1).

Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15)

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