Deuteronomy 23:1

He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:1

BSB
No man with crushed or severed genitals may enter the assembly of the LORD.
AKJV
He that is wounded in the stones, or has his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
CPDV
"A eunuch, one whose testicles have been debilitated or cut off, or whose penis has been cut off, shall not enter into the church of the Lord.
ERV
He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the assembly of the LORD.
NHEB
No one whose testicles are crushed or whose male organ is cut off may enter the assembly of the LORD.
SMT
He wounded by crushing, and having the privy member cut off, shall not come in to the gathering of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:1

HethatiswoundedinthestonesH6481VerborhathhisprivymemberH8212Noun FemininecutoffH3772VerbshallnotenterH935VerbintothecongregationH6951Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 23:1
Summary
Castrated men excluded from congregation
Place
Congregation
Event
Exclusion law established
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Law