Deuteronomy 23:17

There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:17

BSB
No daughter or son of Israel is to be a shrine prostitute.
AKJV
There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.
CPDV
There shall be no prostitutes among the daughters of Israel, nor anyone among the sons of Israel who visits a prostitute.
ERV
There shall be no harlot of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel.
NHEB
There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sacred male prostitute of the children of Israel.
SMT
Thou shalt not be a harlot from the daughters of Israel, and a male prostitute from the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 23:17
Summary
Prohibit ritual prostitution practices
Event
Prostitution prohibition
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law