Deuteronomy 25:11 nasb — "If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband f…

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""If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband from the hand of the one who is striking him, and puts out her hand and seizes his genitals,"

— Deuteronomy 25:11, NASB

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Deuteronomy 25 — Context

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"Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak to him. And if he persists and says, 'I do not desire to take her,'

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then his brother's wife shall come to him in the sight of the elders, and pull his sandal off his foot and spit in his face; and she shall declare, 'Thus it is done to the man who does not build up his brother's house.'

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"In Israel his name shall be called, 'The house of him whose sandal is removed.'

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"If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband from the hand of the one who is striking him, and puts out her hand and seizes his genitals,

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then you shall cut off her hand; you shall not show pity.

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"You shall not have in your bag differing weights, a large and a small.

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"You shall not have in your house differing measures, a large and a small.

Deuteronomy 25:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 25:11 say?
Deuteronomy 25:11 in the NASB reads: “"If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband from the hand of the one who is striking him, and puts out her hand and seizes his genitals,”
Where is Deuteronomy 25:11 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 25:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 25, verse 11.
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 25:11.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 25:11 in?
Deuteronomy 25:11 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 25:11?
Deuteronomy 25:11 reads (NASB): “"If two men, a man and his countryman, are struggling together, and the wife of one comes near to deliver her husband from the hand of the one who is striking him, and puts out her hand and seizes his genitals,” 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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