Deuteronomy 22:5 bbe — It is not right for a woman to be dressed in man's clothing, or for a man to put on a woman's robe: whoever does such t…

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"It is not right for a woman to be dressed in man's clothing, or for a man to put on a woman's robe: whoever does such things is disgusting to the Lord your God."

— Deuteronomy 22:5, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 22 — Context

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If their owner is not near, or if you are not certain who he is, then take the beast to your house and keep it till its owner comes in search of it, and then you are to give it back to him.

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Do the same with his ass or his robe or anything which has gone from your brother's keeping and which you have come across: do not keep it to yourself.

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If you see your brother's ox or his ass falling down on the road, do not go by without giving him help in lifting it up again.

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It is not right for a woman to be dressed in man's clothing, or for a man to put on a woman's robe: whoever does such things is disgusting to the Lord your God.

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If by chance you see a place which a bird has made for itself in a tree or on the earth, with young ones or eggs, and the mother bird seated on the young ones or on the eggs, do not take the mother bird with the young:

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See that you let the mother bird go, but the young ones you may take; so it will be well for you and your life will be long.

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If you are building a house, make a railing for the roof, so that the blood of any man falling from it will not come on your house.

Deuteronomy 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 22:5 say?
Deuteronomy 22:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is not right for a woman to be dressed in man's clothing, or for a man to put on a woman's robe: whoever does such things is disgusting to the Lord your God.”
Where is Deuteronomy 22:5 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 22:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 22, verse 5.
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 22:5.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 22:5 in?
Deuteronomy 22:5 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 22:5?
Deuteronomy 22:5 reads (BBE): “It is not right for a woman to be dressed in man's clothing, or for a man to put on a woman's robe: whoever does such things is disgusting to the Lord your God.” 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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