Deuteronomy 21:12 bbe — Then take her back to your house; and let her hair and her nails be cut;

Bible in Basic English

"Then take her back to your house; and let her hair and her nails be cut;"

— Deuteronomy 21:12, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

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So you will take away the crime of a death without cause from among you, when you do what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

10

When you go out to war against other nations, and the Lord your God gives them up into your hands and you take them as prisoners;

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If among the prisoners you see a beautiful woman and it is your desire to make her your wife;

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Then take her back to your house; and let her hair and her nails be cut;

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And let her take off the dress in which she was made prisoner and go on living in your house and weeping for her father and mother for a full month: and after that you may go in to her and be her husband and she will be your wife.

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But if you have no delight in her, you are to let her go wherever she will; you may not take a price for her as if she was your property, for you have made use of her for your pleasure.

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If a man has two wives, one greatly loved and the other hated, and the two of them have had children by him; and if the first son is the child of the hated wife:

Deuteronomy 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:12 say?
Deuteronomy 21:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then take her back to your house; and let her hair and her nails be cut;”
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 (BBE): “Then take her back to your house; and let her hair and her nails be cut;” 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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