Deuteronomy 25:12 cpdv — then you shall cut off her hand. Neither shall you weep over her with any mercy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"then you shall cut off her hand. Neither shall you weep over her with any mercy. "

— Deuteronomy 25:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 25 — Context

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then the woman shall approach him in the sight of the elders, and she shall remove his shoe from his foot, and she shall spit in his face, and she shall say: ‘So shall it be done to the man who was not willing to build up his brother’s house.’

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And his name shall be called in Israel: The House of the Unshod.

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If two men have a conflict between themselves, and one begins to do violence to the other, and if the other’s wife, wanting to rescue her husband from the hand of the stronger one, extends her hand and grasps him by his private parts,

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then you shall cut off her hand. Neither shall you weep over her with any mercy.

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You shall not have differing weights, greater and lesser, in your bag.

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Neither shall there be in your house a greater and a lesser measure.

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You shall have a just and a true weight, and your measure shall be equal and true, so that you may live for a long time upon the land, which the Lord your God will give to you.

Deuteronomy 25:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 25:12 say?
Deuteronomy 25:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “then you shall cut off her hand. Neither shall you weep over her with any mercy. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 25:12 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 25:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 25, verse 12.
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 25:12.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 25:12 in?
Deuteronomy 25:12 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 25:12?
Deuteronomy 25:12 reads (CPDV): “then you shall cut off her hand. Neither shall you weep over her with any mercy. ” 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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