Deuteronomy 23:13

And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:13

BSB
And you must have a digging tool in your equipment so that when you relieve yourself you can dig a hole and cover up your excrement.
AKJV
And you shall have a paddle on your weapon; and it shall be, when you will ease yourself abroad, you shall dig therewith, and shall turn back and cover that which comes from you:
CPDV
carrying a small shovel at your belt. And when you would sit down, you shall dig around, and then, with the soil that was dug up, you shall cover
ERV
and thou shalt have a paddle among thy weapons; and it shall be, when thou sittest down abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:
NHEB
and you shall have a spade among your tools; and it shall be, when you sit down outside, you shall dig therewith, and shall turn and cover that which comes from you:
SMT
And a peg shall be to thee upon thy utensil: and it was in thy sitting down without, and digging with it, and turn thou back and cover thy excrement:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:13

AndthoushalthaveapaddleH3489Noun FeminineuponthyweaponH240Noun MasculineanditshallbewhenthouwilteaseH3427VerbthyselfabroadH2351Noun MasculinethoushaltdigH2658VerbtherewithandshaltturnbackH7725VerbandcoverH3680VerbthatwhichcomethH6627Noun Femininefromthee

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:13

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Overview of Deuteronomy 23:13
Summary
Proper disposal of waste required
Place
Outside encampment
Event
Waste disposal instructions
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law