Deuteronomy 23:6

Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:6

BSB
You are not to seek peace or prosperity from them as long as you live.
AKJV
You shall not seek their peace nor their prosperity all your days for ever.
CPDV
You shall not make peace with them, nor shall you seek their prosperity, throughout all the days of your life forever.
ERV
Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever.
NHEB
You shall not seek their peace nor their prosperity all your days forever.
SMT
Thou shalt not seek their peace and their good all thy days to forever.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:6

ThoushaltnotseekH1875VerbtheirpeaceH7965Noun MasculinenortheirprosperityH2896allthydaysH3117Noun MasculineforeverH5769Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 23:6
Summary
Israel must withhold peace from foreign enemies
Event
Covenant enmity commanded
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400-1200 BC
Category
Law