14. Source Text: Hebrew (WLC) Deuteronomy 13:14:1 ⧉וְדָרַשְׁתָּvedarashtathen you shall inquire Deuteronomy 13:14:2 ⧉וְחָקַרְתָּvekhakartaand make search Deuteronomy 13:14:3 ⧉וְשָׁאָלְתָּveshaaltaand ask Deuteronomy 13:14:4 ⧉הֵיטֵבheitevdiligently Deuteronomy 13:14:5 ⧉וְהִנֵּהvehinnehand behold Deuteronomy 13:14:6 ⧉אֶמֶתemettrue Deuteronomy 13:14:7 ⧉נָכוֹןnakhonand certain Deuteronomy 13:14:8 ⧉הַדָּבָרhadavarthe matter Deuteronomy 13:14:9 ⧉נֶעֶשְׂתָּneestahas been done Deuteronomy 13:14:10 ⧉הַתּוֹעֵבָהhatoeivahthe abomination Deuteronomy 13:14:11 ⧉הַזֹּאתhazotthis Deuteronomy 13:14:12 ⧉בְּקִרְבֶּךָ׃bekirbekhaamong you |
14. Formal Translation And you shall investigate, and you shall inquire, and you shall ask thoroughly, and behold, if truth and certainty are found that the matter has been done—the detestable thing—this is in your midst. |
14. Dynamic Translation Then you must examine, probe, and question very carefully, and if it is true and certain that this detestable thing has been done among you. |