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Deuteronomy 21:6-8
EasyEnglish Bible
Deuteronomy 21:6-8
EasyEnglish Bible
6 After the leaders of the town have broken the cow's neck, they must wash their hands over it.[a]
7 Then they will say, ‘We did not kill this person. We did not see who killed him. 8 Please Lord, accept this animal from your people, Israel, that you have rescued. Do not say that we are guilty of this murder. This person did not deserve to die like this.’
When they do that, the Lord will accept their gift and he will forgive you.
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- 21:6 When an Israelite washed his hands in clean water, he was showing something to everyone. He had not done the bad thing and he had not agreed to it.
Deuteronomy 21:6-8
New International Version
Deuteronomy 21:6-8
New International Version
6 Then all the elders of the town nearest the body shall wash their hands(A) over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley, 7 and they shall declare: “Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it done. 8 Accept this atonement for your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, Lord, and do not hold your people guilty of the blood of an innocent person.” Then the bloodshed will be atoned for,(B)
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