Deuteronomy 19:6
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King James Version (modern wording)
Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.
Deuteronomy 19:6 (KJV)
American Standard Version
lest the avenger of blood pursue the manslayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and smite him mortally; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.
Deuteronomy 19:6 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Otherwise, the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in a rage, overtake him if the distance is great, and strike him dead though he did not deserve to die, since he did not intend any harm.
Deuteronomy 19:6 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 19:6 say?
Deuteronomy 19:6 in modern King James wording reads: "Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past."
Where is Deuteronomy 19:6 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:6 is verse 6 of chapter 19 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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