Deuteronomy 23:12 cpdv — You shall have a place beyond the camp to which you may go for the necessities of nature,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You shall have a place beyond the camp to which you may go for the necessities of nature, "

— Deuteronomy 23:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 23 — Context

9

When you have gone out to war against your enemies, you shall keep yourself from everything that is evil.

10

If there is a man among you who has been defiled by a dream in the night, he shall depart from the camp.

11

And he shall not return before the evening, after he has washed with water, and then, after the sun sets, he shall return to the camp.

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You shall have a place beyond the camp to which you may go for the necessities of nature,

13

carrying a small shovel at your belt. And when you would sit down, you shall dig around, and then, with the soil that was dug up, you shall cover

14

that from which you were relieved. For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp, in order to rescue you, and to deliver your enemies to you. And so, let your camp be holy, and let nothing filthy appear within it, lest he abandon you.

15

You shall not deliver a servant who has fled to you to his master.

Deuteronomy 23:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 23:12 say?
Deuteronomy 23:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You shall have a place beyond the camp to which you may go for the necessities of nature, ”
Where is Deuteronomy 23:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 23:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, 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 23:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 23:12 in?
Deuteronomy 23:12 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 23:12?
Deuteronomy 23:12 reads (CPDV): “You shall have a place beyond the camp to which you may go for the necessities of nature, ” 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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