Deuteronomy 17:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
If there arise a matter too hard for you in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within your gates: then shall you arise, and get you up into the place which the LORD your God shall choose;
Deuteronomy 17:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose;
Deuteronomy 17:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.
Deuteronomy 17:8 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 17:8 say?
Deuteronomy 17:8 in modern King James wording reads: "If there arise a matter too hard for you in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within your gates: then shall you arise, and get you up into the place which the LORD your God shall choose;"
Where is Deuteronomy 17:8 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 17:8 is verse 8 of chapter 17 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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