Deuteronomy 23:16 net — Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress h…

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"Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him."

— Deuteronomy 23:16, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 23 — Context

13

You must have a spade among your other equipment and when you relieve yourself outside you must dig a hole with the spade and then turn and cover your excrement.

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For the LORD your God walks about in the middle of your camp to deliver you and defeat your enemies for you. Therefore your camp should be holy, so that he does not see anything indecent among you and turn away from you.

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Purity in the Treatment of the Nonprivileged You must not return an escaped slave to his master when he has run away to you.

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Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him.

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Purity in Cultic Personnel There must never be a sacred prostitute among the young women of Israel nor a sacred male prostitute among the young men of Israel.

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You must never bring the pay of a female prostitute or the wage of a male prostitute into the temple of the LORD your God in fulfillment of any vow, for both of these are abhorrent to the LORD your God.

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Respect for Others’ Property You must not charge interest on a loan to your fellow Israelite, whether on money, food, or anything else that has been loaned with interest.

Deuteronomy 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 23:16 say?
Deuteronomy 23:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him.”
Where is Deuteronomy 23:16 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, verse 16.
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 23:16.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 23:16 in?
Deuteronomy 23:16 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 23:16?
Deuteronomy 23:16 reads (NET): “Indeed, he may live among you in any place he chooses, in whichever of your villages he prefers; you must not oppress him.” 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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