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Witness

Easton, 1897

More than one witness was required in criminal cases (Deuteronomy 17:6; Deuteronomy 19:15). They were the first to execute the sentence on the condemned (Deuteronomy 13:9; Deuteronomy 17:7; 1 Kings 21:13; Matthew 27:1; Acts 7:57, Acts 7:58). False witnesses were liable to punishment (Deuteronomy 19:16-21). It was also an offence to refuse to bear witness (Leviticus 5:1).

Dictionary: M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897, public domain).