Deuteronomy 16:21

Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 16:21

BSB
Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole next to the altar you will build for the LORD your God,
AKJV
You shall not plant you a grove of any trees near to the altar of the LORD your God, which you shall make you.
CPDV
You shall not plant a sacred grove, nor shall you plant any tree near the altar of the Lord your God;
ERV
Thou shalt not plant thee an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.
NHEB
You shall not plant for yourselves an Asherah of any kind of tree beside the altar of the LORD your God, which you shall make for yourselves.
SMT
Thou shalt not plant to thee a grove of any wood near the altar of Jehovah thy God which thou shalt make to thee.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 16:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 16:21
Summary
Prohibit sacred trees near worship site
Place
Altar location
Event
Sacred tree prohibition
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law