Deuteronomy 13:14

13:14 You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you, ¹ 

Deuteronomy 17:4

17:4 When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing ²  is being done in Israel,

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¹ tc Theodotian adds “in Israel,” perhaps to broaden the matter beyond the local village.

² tn Heb “an abomination” (תּוֹעֵבָה); see note on the word “offensive” in v. 1.