Deuteronomy 19:7

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“This is why I am commanding you to set apart for yourselves three cities.”

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A short, plain-language explanation of Deuteronomy 19:7 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.

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BSBPD

“This is why I am commanding you to set apart for yourselves three cities.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt set apart three cities for thee.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“therefore I am commanding thee, saying, Three cities thou dost separate to thee.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Deuteronomy 19:7 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 21:13If, however, he did not lie in wait, but God allowed it to happen, then I will appoint for you a place where he may flee.
  2. Deuteronomy 3:18At that time I commanded you: “The LORD your God has given you this land to possess. All your men of valor are to cross over, armed for battle, ahead of your brothers, the Israelites.
  3. Deuteronomy 4:41Then Moses set aside three cities across the Jordan to the east

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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