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What the Bible Says About Evidence

Overview

The Bible addresses evidence across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Slander, False Witness, Judge and Witness.

Key Bible verses about evidence

Old Testament

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 17:6

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.

Deuteronomy 17:7

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.

Deuteronomy 19:15

One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.

Deuteronomy 19:16

If a false witness rise up against any man to testify against him that which is wrong; that: or, falling away

Deuteronomy 19:17

Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;

Deuteronomy 19:18

And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely against his brother;

Deuteronomy 19:19

Then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to have done unto his brother: so shalt thou put the evil away from among you.

Deuteronomy 19:20

And those which remain shall hear, and fear, and shall henceforth commit no more any such evil among you.

Deuteronomy 19:21

And thine eye shall not pity; but life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying evidence for yourself

  • Begin with Deuteronomy 17:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Slander, False Witness, Judge and Witness.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about evidence?

The Bible addresses evidence across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Slander, False Witness, Judge and Witness.

How many Bible verses are about evidence?

The Bible references evidence in 9 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention evidence?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 17:6: “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.”

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