Deuteronomy 23:17 asv — There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel.

American Standard Version

"There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel. "

— Deuteronomy 23:17, American Standard Version

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Deuteronomy 23 — Context

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for Jehovah thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy, that he may not see an unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.

15

Thou shalt not deliver unto his master a servant that is escaped from his master unto thee:

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he shall dwell with thee, in the midst of thee, in the place which he shall choose within one of thy gates, where it pleaseth him best: thou shalt not oppress him.

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There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel.

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Thou shalt not bring the hire of a harlot, or the wages of a dog, into the house of Jehovah thy God for any vow: for even both these are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.

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Thou shalt not lend upon interest to thy brother; interest of money, interest of victuals, interest of anything that is lent upon interest.

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Unto a foreigner thou mayest lend upon interest; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon interest, that Jehovah thy God may bless thee in all that thou puttest thy hand unto, in the land whither thou goest in to possess it.

Deuteronomy 23:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 23:17 say?
Deuteronomy 23:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 23:17 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 23:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, verse 17.
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 23:17.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 23:17 in?
Deuteronomy 23:17 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 23:17?
Deuteronomy 23:17 reads (ASV): “There shall be no prostitute of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a sodomite of the sons of Israel. ” 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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