Deuteronomy 21:11

And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 21:11

BSB

if you see a beautiful woman among them, and you desire her and want to take her as your wife,

AKJV

And see among the captives a beautiful woman, and have a desire to her, that you would have her to your wife;

CPDV

you see among the number of the captives a beautiful woman, and you love her, and you are willing to have her as a wife:

ERV

and seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and thou hast a desire unto her, and wouldest take her to thee to wife;

NHEB

and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you desire to take her to be your wife;

SMT

And thou sawest in the captivity a woman of beautiful form, and thou didst delight in her, and thou didst take her to thee for a wife;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 21:11

AndseestH7200VerbamongthecaptivesH7633Noun FeminineabeautifulH8389Noun Masculine womanH802Noun FeminineandhastadesireH2836VerbuntoherthatthouwouldesthaveherH3947VerbtothywifeH802Noun Feminine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 21:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 21:11

Summary

Attraction to captive woman for marriage

Event

Finding desirable captive

Estimated Time Period

c. 1200 BC