Deuteronomy 23

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 23 of 34

1 He being wounded, crushed, or cut in his male member shall not enter into the assembly of Jehovah.

2 An illegitimate child shall not enter into the assembly of Jehovah, even to the tenth generation none of his shall enter into the assembly of Jehovah.

3 An Ammonite or a Moabite shall not enter into the assembly of Jehovah; even to the tenth generation shall none of them enter into the assembly of Jehovah, perpetually;

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Chapter Summary

Who may or may not enter into the congregation. 15 Of the fugitive servant. 17 Of filthiness. 18 Of abominable sacrifices. 19 Of usury. 21 Of vows. 24 Of trespasses.

Key Hebrew Words

רֵעֶ֔ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
זוֹנָ֜ה commit fornication H2181 · TWOT 563
תָנִ֔יף move to and fro H5130 · TWOT 1329
שְׁלִישִׁ֑י third H7992 · TWOT 2403b
בִּלְעָ֣ם Bileam H1109 · TWOT 251b

People & Context

Exclusions from the Assembly of Jehovah

Emasculated men, illegitimate children, Ammonites, and Moabites are barred from entering the assembly of Jehovah. Edomites and Egyptians may enter in …

Laws of Camp Purity

Soldiers with nocturnal emissions must bathe outside the camp until evening. The camp must also have a designated latrine area outside, using a tool t…

Protection for Escaped Slaves

An escaped slave seeking refuge must not be returned to his master, but allowed to live freely in any chosen town without oppression.

Timeline

Exclusions from the Assembly of Jehovah

Emasculated men, illegitimate children, Ammonites, and Moabites are barred from entering the assembly of Jehovah. Edomites and Egyptians may enter in the third generation.

Deuteronomy 23:1-8
Laws of Camp Purity

Soldiers with nocturnal emissions must bathe outside the camp until evening. The camp must also have a designated latrine area outside, using a tool to cover excrement, because God walks in the camp.

Deuteronomy 23:9-14
Protection for Escaped Slaves

An escaped slave seeking refuge must not be returned to his master, but allowed to live freely in any chosen town without oppression.

Deuteronomy 23:15-16

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