5623 witnesses, legal

God gave detailed instructions about the conduct of witnesses in the legal processes of Israel and also in the affairs of the church.

God himself as a witness

Ge 31:50; Mal 2:14

General legal requirements about witnesses

A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Lev 5:1 See also Pr 29:24

Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Dt 19:15 See also Dt 17:6; Mt 18:15-16; 2Co 13:1

The role of witnesses in capital cases

At least two witnesses were required Nu 35:30 See also Dt 17:2-6; Heb 10:28

Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Dt 17:7 See also Lev 24:13-16; Dt 13:6-11; Ac 7:57-58

The role of witnesses in other legal matters

Land transactions Jer 32:9-12 See also Ge 23:10-18; Ru 4:1-9; Jer 32:25,44

Levirate marriage Ru 4:9-11

The role of witnesses in disputes concerning believers

Mt 18:15-17 See also 2Co 13:1; 1Ti 5:19

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