Deuteronomy 23:9

When the host goeth forth against thine enemies, then keep thee from every wicked thing.

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 23:9

BSB
When you are encamped against your enemies, then you shall keep yourself from every wicked thing.
AKJV
When the host goes forth against your enemies, then keep you from every wicked thing.
CPDV
When you have gone out to war against your enemies, you shall keep yourself from everything that is evil.
ERV
When thou goest forth in camp against thine enemies, then thou shalt keep thee from every evil thing.
NHEB
When you go forth in camp against your enemies, then you shall keep yourselves from every evil thing.
SMT
When the camp shall go forth against thine enemies, and watch thyself from every evil word.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 23:9

WhenthehostH4264Noun MasculinegoethforthH3318VerbagainstthineenemiesH341thenkeepH8104VerbtheefromeverywickedH7451thingH1697Noun Masculine

Commentary for Deuteronomy 23:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 23:9
Summary
Maintain moral purity during combat
Event
Warfare purity instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Law