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Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don`t allow innocent blood [to remain] in the midst of your people Israel. The blood shall be forgiven them.
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A Prayer for the People
The prayer in this verse is an appeal for God to 'cover' or atone for the sin of murder that has defiled the land. Commentators explain this is not about forgiving the unknown murderer, but about cleansing the community from the corporate guilt of an unsolved crime in their midst. It's a plea for God not to hold the entire nation responsible for an individual's hidden sin.
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Deuteronomy
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19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 21:1–9. UNDETECTED HOMICIDES.
If one is found slain — It is remarkable th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be merciful, O Lord, to your people Israel, whom you have redeemed Out of Egyptian bo…
Presbyterian
If a murderer could not be discovered, a solemn ceremony is prescribed for removing the guilt from the land, as an expression of dread and detestat…
