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Deuteronomy 21:12 nasb — then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails.

NASB

"then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails."

— Deuteronomy 21:12, NASB

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Deuteronomy 21 — Context

9

"So you shall remove the guilt of innocent blood from your midst, when you do what is right in the eyes of the LORD.

10

"When you go out to battle against your enemies, and the LORD your God delivers them into your hands and you take them away captive,

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and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and have a desire for her and would take her as a wife for yourself,

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then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails.

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"She shall also remove the clothes of her captivity and shall remain in your house, and mourn her father and mother a full month; and after that you may go in to her and be her husband and she shall be your wife.

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"It shall be, if you are not pleased with her, then you shall let her go wherever she wishes; but you shall certainly not sell her for money, you shall not mistreat her, because you have humbled her.

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"If a man has two wives, the one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved have borne him sons, if the firstborn son belongs to the unloved,

Deuteronomy 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 21:12 say?
Deuteronomy 21:12 in the NASB reads: “then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim 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 (NASB): “then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim 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.
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