Every week, one Greek or Hebrew word changes how you read a familiar passage. Subscribe free →
BibleWord.ai iconBibleWord.ai
BibleWord.ai › Bible › Deuteronomy 23:17 › Commentary

Attributed commentary excerpt

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Deuteronomy 23:17

A historical reference excerpt for this verse. Read it alongside the biblical text and other available sources.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
Source: BibleWord.ai's local reference edition of this named work.
There shall be: etc. The prohibition in the text, like many others, has no direct application to practices that were common among the Israelites at that time; but was intended to guard them against the enormities which were practised among the surrounding nations. Deu 22:21, Deu 22:29; Lev 19:29; Pro 2:16 whore: or, sodomitess, Rom 1:26 sodomite: Gen 19:4, Gen 19:5; Jdg 19:22; Kg1 14:24, Kg1 15:12, Kg1 22:46; Kg2 23:7; Rom 1:27, Rom 1:28; Co1 6:9; Ti1 1:10 Deuteronomy 23:18
Read Deuteronomy 23:17 →Read the full chapter →Barnes' Notes →Wesley's Explanatory Notes →Tyndale Open Study Notes →Keil & Delitzsch →
How to use this source
This excerpt is attributed to its named commentary. It is included as a historical study resource and should be evaluated in light of Scripture and other relevant evidence.