Deuteronomy 23

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1 A geldyng whanne hise stoonys ben brokun, ethir kit awey, and his yerde is kit awei, schal not entre in to the chirche of the Lord. 2 A child borun of hordom schal not entre in to the chirche of the Lord, til to the tenthe generacioun. 3 Ammonytis and Moabitis, yhe aftir the tenthe generacioun, schulen not entre into the chirche of the Lord with outen ende; 4 for thei nolden come to you with breed and watir in the weie, whanne ye yeden out of Egipt; and for thei hireden ayens thee Balaam, the sone of Beor, fro Mesopotanye of Sirye, that he schulde curse thee; 5 and thi Lord God nolde here Balaam, and God turnede the cursyng of Balaam in to thi blessyng, for he louyde thee. 6 Thou schalt not make pees with hem, nethir thou schalt seke goodis to hem, in alle the daies of thi lijf in to with outen ende. 7 Thou schalt not haue abhomynacioun of a man of Ydumye, for he is thi brothir, nethir of a man of Egipt, for thou were a comelyng in the lond of hym. 8 Thei that ben borun of hem, schulen entre in the thridde generacioun in to the chirche of the Lord. 9 Whanne thou schalt go out in to batel ayens thin enemyes, thou schalt kepe thee fro al yuel thing. 10 If a man is among you, which is defoulid in sleep of nyyt, he schal go out of the castels ; 11 and he schal not turne ayen bifore that he be waischun in watir at euentid, and aftir the goyng doun of the sunne he schal go ayen in to the castels. 12 Thou schalt haue a place without the castels, to which thou schalt go out to nedeful thingis of kynde; 13 and thou schalt bere a litil stake in the girdil; and whanne thou hast sete, thou schalt digge bi cumpas, and thou schalt hile with erthe thingis defied out, 14 where thou art releuyd. For thi Lord God goeth in the myddis of castels, that he diliuere thee, and bitake thin enemyes to thee, that thi castels be hooli, and no thing of filthe appere in tho, lest he forsake thee. 15 Thou schalt not bitake a seruaunt to his lord, which seruaunt fleeth to thee; 16 he schal dwelle with thee in the place that plesith hym, and he schal reste in oon of thi citees; and make thou not hym sori. 17 Noon hoore schal be of the douytris of Israel, nether a letchour of the sones of Israel. 18 Thou schalt not offre the hire of an hoore hows, nether the prijs of a dogge, in the hows of thi Lord God, what euer thing it is that thou hast avowid; for euer eithir is abhomynacioun bifor thi Lord God. 19 Thou schalt not leene to thi brothir to vsure money, neither fruytis, 20 nethir ony othir thing, but to an alien. Forsothe thou schalt leene to thi brothir without vsure that that he nedith, that thi Lord God blesse thee in al thi werk, in the lond to which thou schalt entre to welde. 21 Whanne thou makist auow to thi Lord God, thou schalt not tarie to yelde, for thi Lord God schal requyre, ether axe, that; and if thou tariest, it schal be arretid to thee in to synne. 22 If thou nylt bihete, thou schalt be with out synne. 23 Forsothe thou schalt kepe, and do that that yede out onys of thi lippis, as thou bihiytist to thi Lord God, and hast spoke with thin owne wille and thi mouth. 24 If thou entrist in to the vynere of thi neiybore, ete thou grapis, as myche as plesith thee; but bere thou not out with thee. 25 If thou entrist in to the corn of thi freend, thou schalt breke eeris of corn, and frote togidere with the hond; but thou schalt not repe with a sikil.

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Theme: Holiness and Separation

Deuteronomy chapter 23 emphasizes the importance of maintaining holiness and separation among the Israelites, with specific regulations regarding those who are excluded from the assembly and the importance of purity. This chapter highlights God's desire for His people to be distinct and set apart for His purposes. By following these regulations, the Israelites would demonstrate their commitment to God and maintain their unique identity as His chosen people.

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Deuteronomy 23:14 "For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp to deliver you and to give your enemies before you, and so your camp must be holy, that He may see nothing indecent among you and turn away from you."

This verse is central to the chapter as it emphasizes God's presence among His people and the importance of maintaining holiness and purity in their midst. The Israelites were to recognize that God was actively involved in their lives, guiding and protecting them, and that they were to reflect His character in their actions and behaviors.

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"Holiness"

The concept of holiness is central to this chapter, emphasizing God's desire for His people to be set apart and distinct from the surrounding nations.

"Purity"

The idea of purity is closely tied to holiness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean and undefiled environment, both physically and spiritually.

"Separation"

The concept of separation is key to this chapter, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between those who are part of God's covenant people and those who are not.

"Covenant"

The idea of covenant is implicit throughout this chapter, emphasizing God's commitment to His people and their responsibility to maintain their unique identity as His chosen people.

Christ in This Chapter

In Deuteronomy chapter 23, we see a foreshadowing of the ultimate goal of God's redemption, which is to create a holy people, set apart for Himself. The regulations and guidelines outlined in this chapter point to the greater reality of God's desire for a holy and pure people, which is fulfilled in Christ. As we read in (Deuteronomy 23:14), God's presence among His people is a call to holiness, and this is fulfilled in the person of Christ, who is our holiness and purity. Through faith in Christ, believers are set apart as a holy people, called to reflect God's character in their lives. (Hebrews 13:12 · 1 Peter 2:9)

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