Deuteronomy 22:8

When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 22:8

BSB
If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it.
AKJV
When you build a new house, then you shall make a battlement for your roof, that you bring not blood on your house, if any man fall from there.
CPDV
When you build a new house, you shall make a wall around the roof. Otherwise, someone may slip and fall down violently, and so blood would be shed at your house, and you would be guilty.
ERV
When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.
NHEB
When you build a new house, then you shall make a battlement for your roof, that you do not bring blood on your house, if any man fall from there.
SMT
When thou shalt build a new house thou shalt make a ledge to thy roof, and thou shalt not put bloods upon thy house, if he shall fall from it.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 22:8

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Overview of Deuteronomy 22:8
Summary
New houses need roof safety barriers
Place
House roof
Event
Safety requirement established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law