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Deuteronomy 17:3-5
New English Translation
Deuteronomy 17:3-5
New English Translation
3 by serving other gods and worshiping them—the sun,[a] moon, or any other heavenly bodies that I have not permitted you to worship.[b] 4 When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing[c] is being done in Israel, 5 you must bring to your city gates[d] that man or woman who has done this wicked thing—that very man or woman—and you must stone that person to death.[e]
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- Deuteronomy 17:3 tc The MT reads “and to the sun,” thus including the sun, the moon, and other heavenly spheres among the gods. However, Theodotion and Lucian read “or to the sun,” suggesting perhaps that the sun and the other heavenly bodies are not in the category of actual deities.
- Deuteronomy 17:3 tn Heb “which I have not commanded you.” The words “to worship” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
- Deuteronomy 17:4 tn Heb “an abomination” (תּוֹעֵבָה); see note on the word “offensive” in v. 1.
- Deuteronomy 17:5 tn Heb “gates.”
- Deuteronomy 17:5 tn Heb “stone them with stones so that they die” (KJV similar); NCV “throw stones at that person until he dies.”
Deuteronomy 17:3-5
New International Version
Deuteronomy 17:3-5
New International Version
3 and contrary to my command(A) has worshiped other gods,(B) bowing down to them or to the sun(C) or the moon or the stars in the sky,(D) 4 and this has been brought to your attention, then you must investigate it thoroughly. If it is true(E) and it has been proved that this detestable thing has been done in Israel,(F) 5 take the man or woman who has done this evil deed to your city gate and stone that person to death.(G)
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