Deuteronomy 21:10 web — When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them…

World English Bible

"When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them away captive,"

— Deuteronomy 21:10, World English Bible

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

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and they shall answer and say, "Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.

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Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don't allow innocent blood [to remain] in the midst of your people Israel." The blood shall be forgiven them.

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So you shall put away the innocent blood from the midst of you, when you shall do that which is right in the eyes of Yahweh.

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When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them away captive,

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and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and would take her to you as wife;

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then you shall bring her home to your house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;

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and she shall put the clothing of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in your house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that you shall go in to her, and be her husband, and she shall be your wife.

Deuteronomy 21:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:10 say?
Deuteronomy 21:10 in the World English Bible reads: “When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them away captive,”
Where is Deuteronomy 21:10 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 10.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 21:10.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 21:10 in?
Deuteronomy 21:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 21:10?
Deuteronomy 21:10 reads (WEB): “When you go forth to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them away captive,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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