Deuteronomy 17:4

New American Bible - revised edition

and if you are told or hear of it, you must investigate it thoroughly. If the truth of the matter is established that this abomination has been committed in Israel,

Cross References

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to fathom a matter.

John 7:51

“Does our law condemn a person before it first hears him and finds out what he is doing?”

Deuteronomy 13:15

you must inquire carefully into the matter and investigate it thoroughly. If you find that it is true and an established fact that this abomination has been committed in your midst,

Deuteronomy 17:3

by going to serve other gods, by bowing down to them, to the sun or the moon or any of the host of heaven, contrary to my command;

Deuteronomy 17:5

you shall bring the man or the woman who has done this evil deed out to your gates and stone the man or the woman to death.

Deuteronomy 19:18

and the judges must investigate it thoroughly. If the witness is a false witness and has falsely accused the other,

Deuteronomy 22:20

But if this charge is true, and evidence of the young woman’s virginity is not found,