Deuteronomy 25:1-2

1 When people have a dispute, they are to take it to court and the judges will decide the case, acquitting the innocent and condemning the guilty.

2 If the guilty person deserves to be beaten, the judge shall make them lie down and have them flogged in his presence with the number of lashes the crime deserves,

Deuteronomy 25:1-2 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY 25

Several laws are contained in this chapter, as concerning beating such whose crimes required it, De 25:1-3; of not muzzling the ox in treading out the corn, De 25:4; of marrying a deceased brother's wife, when there was no issue, and of the disgrace of such that refused it, De 25:5-10; of the punishment of an immodest woman, De 25:11,12; and against bad weights and measures, De 25:13-16; and for the utter destruction of Amalek, De 25:17-19.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 21:6
• 2. Deuteronomy 17:8-13; Deuteronomy 19:17; Acts 23:3
• 3. 1 Kings 8:32
• 4. S Exodus 23:7; Deuteronomy 1:16-17
• 5. Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 19:29; Luke 12:47-48