1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Deuteronomy 13:9

But thou shalt presently put him to death. *Let thy hand be first upon him, and afterwards the hands of all the people.

Deuteronomy 17:7.

Presently put him to death. Not by killing him by private authority, but by informing the magistrate, and proceeding by order of justice. (Challoner) (Worthington) --- Philo seems to assert the contrary. But he perhaps speaks of those who publicly endeavoured to lead the people astray. Presently is not in Hebrew. Other criminals were allowed twenty-four hours after condemnation. No delay was granted to false prophets. No excuse was admitted. If he had even been once acquitted, he might be examined again. --- Thy hand. The accuser or witness first threw a stone, after the wretch had been conducted out of the city, Deuteronomy 17:4.; Acts 7:58.