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Deuteronomy, 17

1. Thou shalt not sacrifice unto the LORD thy God [any] bullock, or sheep, wherein is blemish, [or] any evilfavouredness: for that [is] an abomination unto the LORD thy God.

1. You shall not sacrifice to Yahweh, your God, an ox or a sheep that has any blemish or defect because Yahweh abhors this.

2. If there be found among you, within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant,

2. If there is among you, in any of the cities which Yahweh will give you, a man or a woman who does what is evil in the sight of Yahweh to the point of breaking his covenant,

3. And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;

3. if they go to serve other gods and bow before them - to the sun, or the moon, or the stars of heaven - which I have forbidden,

4. And it be told thee, and thou hast heard [of it], and enquired diligently, and, behold, [it be] true, [and] the thing certain, [that] such abomination is wrought in Israel:

4. and this has been reported to you or you learn of it, you shall begin to investigate the matter well. If you have proved that this abomination has indeed been committed in Israel,

5. Then shalt thou bring forth that man or that woman, which have committed that wicked thing, unto thy gates, [even] that man or that woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die.

5. you shall bring to the gates of the city that man or woman who committed the misdeed, and you shall stone him or her to death.

6. At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; [but] at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

6. But you will need the testimony of two or three witnesses to condemn a person to death. No one will be condemned by the accusation of only one witness.

7. The hands of the witnesses shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterward the hands of all the people. So thou shalt put the evil away from among you.

7. The hands of the witnesses shall throw the first stones to kill the accused. Afterwards all the people shall stone him. In this way, you will make the evil disappear from your midst.

8. If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, [being] matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;

8. If a very difficult case is presented to you which you cannot resolve in the city tribunal, either about murder, a legal dispute or a quarrel because of injuries, you shall go up to the place chosen by Yahweh, your God;

9. And thou shalt come unto the priests the Levites, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:

9. you shall approach the Levite priests and the judge in office at that time. You shall consult them and they will point out to you the decision on the case.

10. And thou shalt do according to the sentence, which they of that place which the LORD shall choose shall shew thee; and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee:

10. You shall carry out the decision that they have made for you in that place chosen by Yahweh, and you shall act in accordance with what they have instructed you.

11. According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, [to] the right hand, nor [to] the left.

11. You shall follow the instructions or the verdict they have given you without turning aside either to the right or to the left from the decision they made for you.

12. And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel.

12. He who dares to act in another way and does not listen to the priest who stands there in the service of Yahweh, or to the judge, that man will die. You shall banish evil from Israel.

13. And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

13. So all the people upon knowing this shall fear and not make decisions without the right to do so.

14. When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that [are] about me;

14. When you come to the land which Yahweh, your God, gives you, when you have conquered it and live in it, you shall perhaps say: "I would like to have a king like all the neighboring nations."

15. Thou shalt in any wise set [him] king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: [one] from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which [is] not thy brother.

15. Then you have to appoint a king chosen by Yahweh from among your brothers. You shall not appoint a foreign king who is not a brother Israelite.

16. But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

16. Ensure that your king does not acquire many horses, lest he again send his people to Egypt to get more horses. For Yahweh commanded you never to go back that way.

17. Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

17. Neither shall he have many women lest they pervert his heart. And neither let him pile up gold and silver.

18. And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of [that which is] before the priests the Levites:

18. When he ascends the throne, let him copy for his use this Law from the book of the Levite priests.

19. And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:

19. He shall bring it with him and read it every day of his life, that he may learn to fear Yahweh, keeping all the sayings of the Law and putting his precepts into practice.

20. That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, [to] the right hand, or [to] the left: to the end that he may prolong [his] days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.

20. So let him not become conceited nor look down on his brothers, nor turn aside from this commandment either to the right or to the left, so that he and his children may lengthen the days of their reign in the midst of Israel.



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Notas de rodapé:

17:1 - The instruction about offering perfect animals emphasizes God's holiness and the need to present the best to Him. This reflects the importance of purity and proper worship in the lives of God's people (see also Leviticus 22:19-21 and Malachi 1:8).

17:8-13 - The guidelines for adjudicating difficult cases emphasize the need for justice and the importance of wise and just leaders. The text emphasizes the community's responsibility to seek truth and fairness (see also Proverbs 21:3 and James 3:17).

17:14-20 - The selection of a king is regulated, emphasizing that the king must be a leader who obeys God and does not deviate from His Law. This highlights the ideal of servant leadership and the importance of submission to God's will (see also 1 Samuel 8:5-7 and Psalm 72:1-2).

17:18-20 - The king was to write a copy of the Law and read it daily, demonstrating the need for knowledge and meditation on God's Word. This evidences that effective leadership is based on divine wisdom (see also Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 119:105).

17:6 - The principle of two or three witnesses is established, reaffirming the importance of truth and truthfulness in judgments. This also reflects the value of community in the pursuit of justice (see also Matthew 18:16 and 2 Corinthians 13:1).

Versículos relacionados com Deuteronomy, 17:

Deuteronomy chapter 17 establishes principles of leadership. How should God's people be governed? This crucial text prohibits imperfect sacrifices, mandates judicial procedures, and defines laws for future kings. The chapter emphasizes holiness in worship, the importance of impartial justice, and the limits of royal power. Deuteronomy 17 lays the foundation for a just theocracy. Consider with us five Bible passages that illuminate the eternal principles presented in this foundational chapter.

1 Samuel 8:5: "They said to him, 'You are old, and your children do not follow your example. Now choose a king for us, so that he may lead us, as he does with all the other nations.'" - This verse shows the fulfillment of the Deuteronomy 17 prediction about Israel asking for a king.

1 Kings 10:26: "Solomon gathered chariots and horses; he owned fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses, which he kept in the chariot cities and near him in Jerusalem." - This verse demonstrates how Solomon did not follow the instruction in Deuteronomy 17:16 about not accumulating horses.

2 Chronicles 17:7-9: "In the third year of his reign he sent his officers Benehail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nathanael and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah. With them were the Levites Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jonathan, Adonijah, Tobiah and Tob -Adonijah, and the priests Elisama and Jehoram. Taking with them the Book of the Law of the Lord, they went through all the cities of Judah, teaching the people." - This passage shows the implementation of the instruction in Deuteronomy 17:18-20 for the king to study the Law.

Matthew 2:4-6: "He gathered together all the chief priests of the people and the teachers of the law, asking them where the Christ should be born. And they answered, 'In Bethlehem of Judea; for thus wrote the prophet: But you, Bethlehem, of the land of Judah, are by no means least among the chief cities of Judah; for from you will come the leader who, as a shepherd, will lead Israel, my people"'."" - This passage shows how religious leaders, as set forth in Deuteronomy 17:8-13, were consulted on important matters.

John 18:31: "Pilate said, 'You take him and judge him according to your law.' 'But we do not have the authority to execute anyone,' the Jews protested." - This verse reflects the limitation of Jewish judicial power under Roman rule, contrasting with the judicial authority established in Deuteronomy 17.

FAQ:

What to do with a false prophet according to Deuteronomy 17?

False prophets, who lead the people to other gods, must be judged and punished with death, for they lead Israel astray. (Deuteronomy 17:2-5)

How are difficult cases resolved in Deuteronomy 17?

Difficult cases are resolved by priests and judges in the place God chooses, establishing a central court for complex matters. (Deuteronomy 17:8-9)

What is the role of the king in Deuteronomy 17?

The king in Israel must be chosen by God, obey the Law, and rule justly, without accumulating excessive wealth or power. (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

What is the warning against idolatry in Deuteronomy 17?

Idolatry is a grave sin in Israel, and any involvement with other gods must be investigated and severely punished. (Deuteronomy 17:2-5)

What does the Law say about the king's behavior in Israel?

The king must read and follow God's Law daily to keep his heart faithful and to rule righteously. He must not exalt himself above others. (Deuteronomy 17:18-20)


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