Deuteronomy 21:12 asv — then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;

American Standard Version

"then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; "

— Deuteronomy 21:12, American Standard Version

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Deuteronomy 21:12 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Deuteronomy 21 — Context

9

So shalt thou put away the innocent blood from the midst of thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah.

10

When thou goest forth to battle against thine enemies, and Jehovah thy God delivereth them into thy hands, and thou carriest them away captive,

11

and seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and thou hast a desire unto her, and wouldest take her to thee to wife;

12

then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;

13

and she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in thy house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.

14

And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not deal with her as a slave, because thou hast humbled her.

15

If a man have two wives, the one beloved, and the other hated, and they have borne him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the first-born son be hers that was hated;

Deuteronomy 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Deuteronomy 21:12 say?
Deuteronomy 21:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; ”
Where is Deuteronomy 21:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 21, verse 12.
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 21:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 21:12 in?
Deuteronomy 21:12 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 21:12?
Deuteronomy 21:12 reads (ASV): “then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails; ” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2