Deuteronomy 23:5 net — But the LORD your God refused to listen to Balaam and changed the curse to a blessing, for the LORD your God loves you.

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"But the LORD your God refused to listen to Balaam and changed the curse to a blessing, for the LORD your God loves you."

— Deuteronomy 23:5, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 23 — Context

2

A person of illegitimate birth may not enter the assembly of the LORD; to the tenth generation no one related to him may do so.

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An Ammonite or Moabite may not enter the assembly of the LORD; to the tenth generation none of their descendants shall ever do so,

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for they did not meet you with food and water on the way as you came from Egypt, and furthermore, they hired Balaam son of Beor of Pethor in Aram Naharaim to curse you.

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But the LORD your God refused to listen to Balaam and changed the curse to a blessing, for the LORD your God loves you.

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You must not seek peace and prosperity for them through all the ages to come.

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You must not hate an Edomite, for he is your relative; you must not hate an Egyptian, for you lived as a foreigner in his land.

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Children of the third generation born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 23:5 say?
Deuteronomy 23:5 in the NET Bible reads: “But the LORD your God refused to listen to Balaam and changed the curse to a blessing, for the LORD your God loves you.”
Where is Deuteronomy 23:5 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 23, 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 23:5.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 23:5 in?
Deuteronomy 23:5 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 23:5?
Deuteronomy 23:5 reads (NET): “But the LORD your God refused to listen to Balaam and changed the curse to a blessing, for the LORD your God loves you.” 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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