Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If the guilty person deserves to be beaten, the judge shall make them lie down and have them flogged in his presence with the number of lashes the crime deserves, New Living Translation If the person in the wrong is sentenced to be flogged, the judge must command him to lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of lashes appropriate to the crime. English Standard Version then if the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall cause him to lie down and be beaten in his presence with a number of stripes in proportion to his offense. Berean Standard Bible If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants. King James Bible And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number. New King James Version then it shall be, if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, that the judge will cause him to lie down and be beaten in his presence, according to his guilt, with a certain number of blows. New American Standard Bible then it shall be if the wicked person deserves to be beaten, the judge shall then make him lie down and have him beaten in his presence with the number of lashes according to his wrongful act. NASB 1995 then it shall be if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall then make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of stripes according to his guilt. NASB 1977 then it shall be if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall then make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of stripes according to his guilt. Legacy Standard Bible then it shall be if the wicked man deserves to be struck, the judge shall then make him lie down and be struck in his presence with the number of stripes according to his guilt. Amplified Bible then it shall be that if the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with a [certain] number of stripes in proportion to his offense. Christian Standard Bible If the guilty party deserves to be flogged, the judge will make him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes appropriate for his crime. Holman Christian Standard Bible If the guilty party deserves to be flogged, the judge will make him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes appropriate for his crime. American Standard Version And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his wickedness, by number. English Revised Version and it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his wickedness, by number. GOD'S WORD® Translation If the person who's in the wrong deserves to be beaten, the judge will order him to lie down. Then the judge will have him beaten with as many lashes as the crime deserves. Good News Translation If the guilty one is sentenced to be beaten, the judge is to make him lie face downward and have him whipped. The number of lashes will depend on the crime he has committed. International Standard Version If the guilty person deserves a beating, the judge will make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of lashes fit for his crime. Majority Standard Bible If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants. NET Bible Then, if the guilty person is sentenced to a beating, the judge shall force him to lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of blows his wicked behavior deserves. New Heart English Bible and it shall be if the wicked man deserves to be beaten, that the judge shall make him lie down and be beaten in his presence with a number of stripes, according to his guilt. Webster's Bible Translation And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number. World English Bible It shall be, if the wicked man is worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down and to be beaten before his face, according to his wickedness, by number. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthen it has come to pass, if the wrongdoer is to be struck, that the judge has caused him to fall down, and [one] has struck him in his presence, according to the sufficiency of his wrongdoing, by number; Young's Literal Translation then it hath come to pass, if the wrong-doer is to be smitten, that the judge hath caused him to fall down, and one hath smitten him in his presence, according to the sufficiency of his wrong-doing, by number; Smith's Literal Translation And it was if the unjust be the son of smiting and the judge caused him to fall down and beat him before his face in proportion to his fault, by a number. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if they see that the offender be worthy of stripes: they shall lay him down, and shall cause him to be beaten before them. According to the measure of the sin shall the measure also of the stripes be: Catholic Public Domain Version But if they see that the one who has sinned is worthy of stripes, they shall prostrate him and cause him to be beaten before them. According to the measure of the sin, so shall the measure of the stripes be. New American Bible if the one in the wrong deserves whipping, the judge shall have him lie down and in the presence of the judge receive the number of lashes the crime warrants. New Revised Standard Version If the one in the wrong deserves to be flogged, the judge shall make that person lie down and be beaten in his presence with the number of lashes proportionate to the offense. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall be, if the guilty man deserves punishment, the judge shall cause him to lie down, and have him flogged in his presence, according to his offense, with a certain number of stripes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if the guilty owes chastisement, the Judge shall lay him down and they shall whip him before him, as is right for his offense. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917then it shall be, if the wicked man deserve to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to the measure of his wickedness, by number. Brenton Septuagint Translation then it shall come to pass, if the unrighteous should be worthy of stripes, thou shalt lay him down before the judges, and they shall scourge him before them according to his iniquity. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Fairness and Mercy1If there is a dispute between men, they are to go to court to be judged, so that the innocent may be acquitted and the guilty condemned. 2 If the guilty man deserves to be beaten, the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants. 3He may receive no more than forty lashes, lest your brother be beaten any more than that and be degraded in your sight.… Cross References Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. Proverbs 26:3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools! 2 Corinthians 11:24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Luke 12:47-48 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. Hebrews 12:6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 1 Corinthians 5:5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. 1 Timothy 1:20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. Matthew 10:17 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. Acts 5:40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. Acts 16:22-23 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. / And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. 2 Samuel 7:14 I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. Psalm 89:32 I will attend to their transgression with the rod, and to their iniquity with stripes. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Leviticus 19:20 If a man lies carnally with a slave girl promised to another man but who has not been redeemed or given her freedom, there must be due punishment. But they are not to be put to death, because she had not been freed. Treasury of Scripture And it shall be, if the wicked man be worthy to be beaten, that the judge shall cause him to lie down, and to be beaten before his face, according to his fault, by a certain number. Matthew 10:17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; Matthew 27:26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Luke 12:47,48 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes… Jump to Previous Beaten Blows Cause Caused Crime Deserve Deserves Judge Lie Measure Offense Orders Presence Proportion Punishment Relation Smitten Stripes Sufficiency Undergo Whipped Whipping Wicked Wickedness Worthy Wrongdoer Wrong-Doer Wrong-DoingJump to Next Beaten Blows Cause Caused Crime Deserve Deserves Judge Lie Measure Offense Orders Presence Proportion Punishment Relation Smitten Stripes Sufficiency Undergo Whipped Whipping Wicked Wickedness Worthy Wrongdoer Wrong-Doer Wrong-DoingDeuteronomy 25 1. Punishment must not exceed forty lashes4. The ox is not to be muzzled 5. Of raising seed unto a brother 11. Of the immodest woman 13. Of unjust weights and measures 17. The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out If the guilty man deserves to be beaten In ancient Israel, the legal system was based on the Mosaic Law, which included provisions for corporal punishment. The concept of justice was deeply rooted in the idea of retribution, where the punishment should fit the crime. This phrase indicates that the punishment was not arbitrary but determined by the severity of the offense. The principle of justice is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as Exodus 21:24, "eye for eye, tooth for tooth," emphasizing proportional justice. the judge shall have him lie down and be flogged in his presence with the number of lashes his crime warrants Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering God's laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He serves as a mediator between God and the people. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the laws and instructions from Moses. They are God's chosen people, set apart to live according to His commandments. 3. Judges The officials responsible for administering justice among the Israelites. They are tasked with ensuring that the laws are upheld and that justice is served. 4. Wicked Man The individual who has committed a crime deserving of punishment. This person is subject to the judgment and correction prescribed by the law. 5. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It represents a place of blessing and fulfillment of God's promises. Teaching Points Justice and ProportionalityThe verse emphasizes the importance of proportional justice. Punishment should fit the crime, reflecting God's fairness and righteousness. Role of Authority Judges are given the responsibility to administer justice. This underscores the importance of godly leadership and accountability in positions of authority. Correction and Restoration The purpose of punishment is not only to serve justice but also to correct and restore the individual. This reflects God's desire for repentance and transformation. Community Standards The laws given to Israel were meant to uphold community standards and ensure that society functioned according to God's principles. This calls believers to uphold biblical values in their communities. God's Holiness The laws reflect God's holiness and His expectation for His people to live set apart. Believers are called to pursue holiness in their own lives. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the guilty man הָרָשָׁ֑ע (hā·rā·šā‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person deserves to be beaten, הַכּ֖וֹת (hak·kō·wṯ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5221: To strike the judge הַשֹּׁפֵט֙ (haš·šō·p̄êṭ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate shall have him lie down וְהִפִּיל֤וֹ (wə·hip·pî·lōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie and be flogged וְהִכָּ֣הוּ (wə·hik·kā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike in his presence לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face with the number בְּמִסְפָּֽר׃ (bə·mis·pār) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration of lashes כְּדֵ֥י (kə·ḏê) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough his crime deserves. רִשְׁעָת֖וֹ (riš·‘ā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7564: Wickedness Links Deuteronomy 25:2 NIVDeuteronomy 25:2 NLT Deuteronomy 25:2 ESV Deuteronomy 25:2 NASB Deuteronomy 25:2 KJV Deuteronomy 25:2 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 25:2 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 25:2 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 25:2 French Bible Deuteronomy 25:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 25:2 And it shall be if the wicked (Deut. 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