Lux Domini
And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.

What does Deuteronomy 21:21 mean?

Notice how the criminal is here described. He is a stubborn and rebellious son.

Key themes

LoveAnxiety and fearMemoryCovenant

Read with

Keep this verse inside Deuteronomy 21:18-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).