CAN I GET A WITNESS?
A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Lev 5:1 See also Pr 29:24
Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Dt 19:15 See also Dt 17:6; Mt 18:15-16; 2Co 13:1
The role of witnesses in capital cases
At least two witnesses were required Nu 35:30 See also Dt 17:2-6; Heb 10:28
Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Dt 17:7 See also Lev 24:13-16; Dt 13:6-11; Ac 7:57-58
Individuals who, having observed something take place, are able to give an accurate and full account of what has happened. Witnesses were of central importance to OT law. The theme of giving account is also of major importance to evangelism, which rests upon believers explaining the impact of Jesus Christ upon their lives.
General legal requirements about witnesses
A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Lev 5:1 See also Pr 29:24
Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Dt 19:15 See also Dt 17:6; Mt 18:15-16; 2Co 13:1
The role of witnesses in capital cases
At least two witnesses were required Nu 35:30 See also Dt 17:2-6; Heb 10:28
Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Dt 17:7 See also Lev 24:13-16; Dt 13:6-11; Ac 7:57-58