Deuteronomy 23:2 bbe — One whose father and mother are not married may not come into the meeting of the Lord's people, or any of his family to…

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"One whose father and mother are not married may not come into the meeting of the Lord's people, or any of his family to the tenth generation."

— Deuteronomy 23:2, Bible in Basic English

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“A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord.”
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Deuteronomy 23 — Context

No man whose private parts have been wounded or cut off may come into the meeting of the Lord's people.

One whose father and mother are not married may not come into the meeting of the Lord's people, or any of his family to the tenth generation.

No Ammonite or Moabite or any of their people to the tenth generation may come into the meeting of the Lord's people:

Because they gave you no bread or water on your way, when you came out of Egypt: and they got Balaam, the son of Peor, from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to put curses on you.

But the Lord your God would not give ear to Balaam, but let the curse be changed into a blessing to you, because of his love for you.

Deuteronomy 23:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 23:2 say?

Deuteronomy 23:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “One whose father and mother are not married may not come into the meeting of the Lord's people, or any of his family to the tenth generation.”

Where is Deuteronomy 23:2 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 23:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, verse 2.

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 23:2.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 23:2 in?

Deuteronomy 23:2 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 23:2?

Deuteronomy 23:2 reads (BBE): “One whose father and mother are not married may not come into the meeting of the Lord's people, or any of his family to the tenth generation.” 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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