Deuteronomy 7:3 net — You must not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,

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"You must not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,"

— Deuteronomy 7:3, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 7 — Context

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The Dispossession of Nonvassals When the LORD your God brings you to the land that you are going to occupy and forces out many nations before you– Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations more numerous and powerful than you–

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and he delivers them over to you and you attack them, you must utterly annihilate them. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy!

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You must not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,

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for they will turn your sons away from me to worship other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will erupt against you and he will quickly destroy you.

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Instead, this is what you must do to them: You must tear down their altars, shatter their sacred pillars, cut down their sacred Asherah poles, and burn up their idols.

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For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. He has chosen you to be his people, prized above all others on the face of the earth.

Deuteronomy 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 7:3 say?
Deuteronomy 7:3 in the NET Bible reads: “You must not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,”
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 (NET): “You must not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,” 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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