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Deuteronomy 13:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 13:16

Verse 16 of 18

Scripture focus

And thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the midst of the street thereof, and shalt burn with fire the city, and all the spoil thereof every whit, for the LORD thy God: and it shall be an heap for ever; it shall not be built again.

Deuteronomy 13:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 13:16

Theological / Devotional

The street. Literally, “the open place,” that is, the city square, plaza, or market place. This was usually situated near the gate of the city (Nehemiah 8:1, 3, 16; 2 Chronicles 32:6), and was used for public gatherings (2 Chronicles 29:4; Ezra 10:9).

Every whit. Translated as “whole burnt sacrifice” in chapter 33:10 and “whole burnt offering” in Psalm 51:19. It denoted a sacrifice that might not be redeemed by exchange or other form of substitute payment (see Leviticus 27:31).

An heap for ever. A desolate landmark of God’s abhorrence of apostasy and idolatry (see Joshua 7:26 ; 8:28).

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