Deuteronomy 25:8

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;

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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 25:8

BSB

Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, "I do not want to marry her,"

AKJV

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;

CPDV

And immediately, they shall summon him to be sent, and they shall question him. If he responds, 'I am not willing to accept her as a wife,'

ERV

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand, and say, I like not to take her;

NHEB

Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak to him: and if he stand, and say, "I do not want to take her";

SMT

And the old men of his city called to him and spake to him: and he stood and said, I desired not to take her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Deuteronomy 25:8

ThentheeldersH2205AdjectiveofhiscityH5892Noun MasculineshallcallH7121VerbhimandspeakH1696VerbuntohimandifhestandH5975VerbtoitandsayH559VerbIlikeH2654VerbnottotakeH3947Verbher

Commentary for Deuteronomy 25:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Deuteronomy 25:8

Summary

Elders question brother-in-law about refusal

Place

Israel

Event

Marital obligation inquiry

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC