Deuteronomy 23:11

But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:11

BSB
When evening approaches, he must wash with water, and when the sun sets he may return to the camp.
AKJV
But it shall be, when evening comes on, he shall wash himself with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again.
CPDV
And he shall not return before the evening, after he has washed with water, and then, after the sun sets, he shall return to the camp.
ERV
but it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall bathe himself in water: and when the sun is down, he shall come within the camp.
NHEB
but it shall be, when evening comes on, he shall bathe himself in water; and when the sun is down, he shall come within the camp.
SMT
And it was turning to evening, he shall wash in water: and as the sun went down he shall come into the midst of the camp.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:11

ButitshallbewheneveningH6153Noun MasculinecomethonH6437VerbheshallwashH7364VerbhimselfwithwaterH4325Noun MasculineandwhenthesunH8121NounisdownH935VerbheshallcomeH935VerbintoH8432Noun MasculinethecampH4264Noun Masculineagain

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 23:11
Summary
Purification through ablution allows reentry
Place
Encampment
Event
Evening purification ritual
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Ritual