Deuteronomy 7:3 cpdv — And you shall not associate with them in marriage. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor accept his daughter…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall not associate with them in marriage. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor accept his daughter for your son. "

— Deuteronomy 7:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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“When the Lord your God will have led you to the land, which you will enter so as to possess it, and when he will have destroyed many nations before you, the Hittite, and the Girgashite, and the Amorite, and the Canaanite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, seven nations much more numerous than you, and more robust than you,

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and when the Lord your God will have delivered them to you, you shall strike them down unto utter annihilation. You shall not enter into a pact with them, nor shall you show any pity to them.

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And you shall not associate with them in marriage. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor accept his daughter for your son.

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For she will seduce your son, so that he will not follow me, and so that he will instead serve foreign gods. And the fury of the Lord will be enraged, and he will quickly destroy you.

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So instead, you shall do this to them: overturn their altars, and break their statues, and cut down their sacred groves, and burn up their graven images.

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For you are a holy people to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you so that you would be his particular people out of all the peoples who are upon the earth.

Deuteronomy 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:3 say?
Deuteronomy 7:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall not associate with them in marriage. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor accept his daughter for your son. ”
Where is Deuteronomy 7:3 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 7:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 7, verse 3.
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 7:3.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 7:3 in?
Deuteronomy 7:3 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 7:3?
Deuteronomy 7:3 reads (CPDV): “And you shall not associate with them in marriage. You shall not give your daughter to his son, nor accept his daughter for your son. ” 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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