Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
A verse can bring hope. Share this message of faith with someone you care about.
Verse 19 is found in chapter 21 of Deuteronomy. The law concerning the son of a loved wife and another less loved wife protects the firstborn’s inheritance rights even when his mother is not the preferred wife. It also regulates persistent rebellion by a son and establishes a communal procedure. Finally, the death of a condemned person and exposure on a tree are linked to the requirement that the body be removed before nightfall so as not to defile the land.
Meditate on this verse and share your reflection or spiritual experience with the community. Your comments will enrich everyone's learning.
Compare Deuteronomy 21:19 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
so sollen ihn Vater und Mutter greifen und zu den Ältesten der Stadt führen und zu dem Tor des Orts,
Entonces tomarlo han su padre y su madre, y lo sacarán a los ancianos de su ciudad, y a la puerta del lugar suyo;
le père et la mère le prendront, et le mèneront vers les anciens de sa ville et à la porte du lieu qu'il habite.
prendanlo suo padre e sua madre, e meninlo fuori agli Anziani della sua città, e alla porta del suo luogo;
Então seu pai e sua mãe pegarão nele, e o levarão aos anciãos da sua cidade, e à porta do seu lugar;
父母就要抓住他,帶他出去到當地的城門,本城的長老那裏,
Find other users in the Community
Connect with members of the Christian community based on their calling or country.