Deuteronomy 17:4
And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:
Context
This verse from Deuteronomy Chapter 17 connects to 5 cross-references. Defective animals are prohibited for sacrifice; those who worship the sun, moon, or stars are to be executed on the testimony of two or three witnesses. The priest and the judge at the central sanctuary handle difficult cases; their verdict …
Other Translations
and it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it; then shalt thou inquire diligently; and, behold, if it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel,
and it hath been declared to thee, and thou hast heard, and hast searched diligently, and lo, truth; the thing is established; this abomination hath been done in Israel--
If word of this comes to your ears, then let this thing be looked into with care, and if there is no doubt that it is true, and such evil has been done in Israel;
Cross References
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a …
And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: and, behold, if the witness be a false witness, and hath testified falsely …
Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, …
If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the Lord thy God hath given thee to dwell …
Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?