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Deuteronomy 23:2

King James Version (KJV)

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A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 23:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:2

Theological / Devotional

A bastard. The root of the word thus translated is uncertain. Rabbinical tradition applies this term not to anyone born out of wedlock, but limits it to one born of incest, or else takes it to mean a non-Israelite, or a stranger of unknown ancestry. Purity of family and spiritual life has always been a matter of supreme moment to God. On exclusion from the congregation, see on verses 1, 3.

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