Deu 21:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : The reason for removing the body quickly was because anyone hung on a tree was considered cursed by God. The apostle Paul explains that this points to Jesus, who was hung on a cross and became a curse for us (Galatians 3:13 ). Just as the dead body was taken down and buried to show the punishment was finished, Jesus was taken down and buried to show that he had fully paid for our sins. This law teaches us about both justice and mercy, and how Christ’s death brings cleansing and forgiveness (John 19:31 ).

‏ Deuteronomy 21:23

v. 23: The reason for removing the body quickly was because anyone hung on a tree was considered cursed by God. The apostle Paul explains that this points to Jesus, who was hung on a cross and became a curse for us (Galatians 3:13 ^a). Just as the dead body was taken down and buried to show the punishment was finished, Jesus was taken down and buried to show that he had fully paid for our sins. This law teaches us about both justice and mercy, and how Christ’s death brings cleansing and forgiveness (John 19:31 ^b).