Deuteronomy 13:5 uses the identical 'purge the evil' formula for false prophets, reinforcing capital punishment for covenant violations.

Both verses command the witnesses (or the accuser) to cast the first stone, applying the same procedure to different offenses.

Deuteronomy 19:19 applies the same 'purge the evil' command to false witnesses, extending the principle of judicial retribution.

Deuteronomy 24:7 also uses 'purge the evil' for kidnapping, showing this formula applies to various capital offenses.

Deuteronomy 22:21 applies the same 'purge the evil' formula to sexual immorality, extending the capital punishment pattern.

Deuteronomy 19:20 gives the deterrent purpose of punishment ('hear and fear'), complementing the 'purge evil' command.

Judges 20:13 echoes the 'purge evil' command as Israel demands the wicked men from Benjamin be executed.

The witnesses at Stephen's stoning lay down their cloaks, enacting the OT requirement that witnesses initiate execution.

1 Corinthians 5:13 directly quotes the LXX of Deuteronomy (or similar), applying the purging command to church discipline.

Hebrews 10:28 directly cites the law requiring two or three witnesses for the death penalty (Deut 17:6-7), reinforcing the principle.

Leviticus 24:14 prescribes a similar capital procedure for blasphemy, with witnesses laying hands first, then the congregation stoning.

Numbers 35:30 establishes the requirement of multiple witnesses for a death sentence, complementing the witnesses' role in execution.