Bible Dictionaries
Witness
Easton's Bible Dictionary
More than one witness was required in criminal cases (Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15 ). They were the first to execute the sentence on the condemned (Deuteronomy 13:9; 17:7; 1 Kings 21:13; Matthew 27:1; Acts 7:57,58 ). False witnesses were liable to punishment (Deuteronomy 19:16-21 ). It was also an offence to refuse to bear witness (Leviticus 5:1 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Witness'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/w/witness.html. 1897.