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At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, he who is to die shall be put to death. At the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.
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Verse 6. Slain. When the action was public, this formality was not requisite. Calmet. 13:9.—Him. One witness was never admitted to prove any crime; neither would the Jews receive for witnesses, women, infants under thirteen, slaves, publicans, thieves, and so forth Josep. iv. c. ult. The Rabbins also reject other notorious offenders, enemies, relations, and those who had not a competent knowledge of the law, and so forth Ap. Seld. Syn. ii. 13. 11. and Grot.—But we could wish for some authors of more credit. Calmet.
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