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Deuteronomy 23:17-19
Contemporary English Version
Deuteronomy 23:17-19
Contemporary English Version
Temple Prostitutes
Moses said:
17 (A) People of Israel, don't any of you ever be temple prostitutes.[a] 18 The Lord your God is disgusted with men and women who are prostitutes of any kind, and he will not accept a gift from them, even if it had been promised to him.
Interest on Loans
Moses said:
19 (B) When you lend money, food, or anything else to another Israelite, you are not allowed to charge interest.
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- 23.17 temple prostitutes: Some Canaanites worshiped by going to their temples and having sex with prostitutes that represented their gods.
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