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Deuteronomy 21:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 21:20

Verse 20 of 23

Scripture focus

And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son [is] stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; [he is] a glutton, and a drunkard.

Deuteronomy 21:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:20

Theological / Devotional

Stubborn. See on verse 18.

Glutton. See the same expression in Proverbs 23:20-22. “Glutton” is better translated, “wastrel,” “riotous eater.” This word implies the idea of being unreasonably lavish, of squandering one’s health and wealth.

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