Deuteronomy 22:11
Deuteronomy 22:11 in Multiple Translations
Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.
¶ Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together.
Do not have clothing made of two sorts of thread, wool and linen together.
Don't wear clothes made of wool and linen woven together.
Thou shalt not weare a garment of diuers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
'Thou dost not put on a mixed cloth, wool and linen together.
You shall not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woolen and linen together.
Thou shalt not wear a garment that is woven of woollen and linen together.
“Do not wear clothing that is made by weaving together ◄wool and linen/two different kinds of thread►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 22:11
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Deuteronomy 22:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹ֤א
תִלְבַּשׁ֙
שַֽׁעַטְנֵ֔ז
צֶ֥מֶר
וּ/פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
יַחְדָּֽו
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִלְבַּשׁ֙
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
שַֽׁעַטְנֵ֔ז
shaʻaṭnêz
H8162
mixed stuff
N-ms
צֶ֥מֶר
tsemer
H6785
wool
N-ms
וּ/פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
pishteh
H6593
flax
Conj | N-mp
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 22:11
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִלְבַּשׁ֙
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
שַֽׁעַטְנֵ֔ז
shaʻaṭnêz
H8162
"mixed stuff"
N-ms
This term refers to a type of cloth made from a mix of linen and wool. In the Bible, it's forbidden to wear garments made from this mixed fabric. It's a specific type of textile.
Definition: 1) mixed stuff, fabric of mixed weave, linsey-woolsey 1a) a kind of cloth forbidden for garments 1b) cloth made by weaving linen and wool together
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: garment of divers sorts, linen and wollen. See also: Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11.
צֶ֥מֶר
tsemer
H6785
"wool"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to wool, like the kind used to make warm clothing, and is also used to describe something white or woolly.
Definition: 1) wool 1a) wool 1b) whiteness (metaph.) 1c) wool (in garments) Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (עֲמַר "wool" H6015)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: wool(-len). See also: Leviticus 13:47; Proverbs 31:13; Psalms 147:16.
וּ/פִשְׁתִּ֖ים
pishteh
H6593
"flax"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to flax, a plant used to make linen thread. It is mentioned in Exodus 9 as part of the plague of hail that damaged the flax crops in Egypt. The word is about a natural resource used for clothing.
Definition: 1) flax, linen 1a) fibre used as material for garments
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: flax, linen. See also: Leviticus 13:47; Proverbs 31:13; Isaiah 19:9.
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 22:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 22:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:11
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:11
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 22:11
Context — Various Laws
9Do not plant your vineyard with two types of seed; if you do, the entire harvest will be defiled —both the crop you plant and the fruit of your vineyard.
10Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together.
11Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together.
12You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear. 13Suppose a man marries a woman, has relations with her, and comes to hate her,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 19:19 | You are to keep My statutes. You shall not crossbreed two different kinds of livestock; you shall not sow your fields with two kinds of seed; and you shall not wear clothing made of two kinds of material. |
Deuteronomy 22:11 Summary
This verse is saying that God wants His people to be separate and distinct from the world around them, even in the way they dress. Just like how God gave specific instructions for the priests' clothing in Exodus 28:5, He is giving instructions here for the everyday clothing of His people. By following this command, the Israelites were reminded to keep themselves separate from the world and to trust in God's provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:12, where they are instructed to wear tassels on their clothing. This reminds us that our everyday choices, including what we wear, can be a way of showing our love and obedience to God, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Deuteronomy 22:11 prohibit wearing clothes made of wool and linen together?
This command is part of a larger theme in the Bible of separating the holy from the profane, as seen in Leviticus 18:4 and Deuteronomy 22:9-10, where mixing different types of seeds or plowing with different animals is also prohibited.
Is this verse still relevant for Christians today?
While the specific command may not apply directly to Christians, the principle of separating the holy from the profane is still relevant, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:17, where believers are called to separate themselves from unbelievers.
What is the significance of wool and linen in the Bible?
In the Bible, wool and linen are often associated with different aspects of worship and daily life, with wool being used for priestly garments in Exodus 28:5 and linen being used for ordinary clothing, as seen in Proverbs 31:22.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Deuteronomy 22?
Deuteronomy 22:11 is part of a larger section dealing with various laws and regulations, including those related to marriage, clothing, and worship, all of which are intended to help the Israelites maintain their distinctiveness as God's people, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:13 and following verses.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be 'mixing' holy and profane things in my own life, and how can I separate them?
- How can I apply the principle of separation to my daily choices and actions, in light of 2 Corinthians 6:17?
- In what ways can I use my clothing and appearance to reflect my identity as a child of God, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:12?
- What are some potential consequences of ignoring or disobeying this command, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 22:11
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts,.... The Jews say nothing is forbidden under the name of sorts but what is spun and wove, as it is said, "thou shalt not wear sheatnez", a thing that is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 22:11
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together. Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:11
(11) A garment . . . of woollen and linen together.—In Ezekiel 44:17-18, the priests are altogether forbidden the use of woollen garments during their ministry. “The fine linen is the righteousness of saints” (Revelation 19:8), literally, their requirements. That is what they need. But it is said of the priests in Ezekiel, “They shall not gird themselves with anything that causeth sweat: That which cometh out of the man defileth him.” Again, in God’s dwelling-place, the interior or mishkân, the tabernacle where He abode, was of fine linen. The outer tent and coverings were of hair and skin and wool. The tabernacle where He dwells, and the earthly house of the tabernacle, must be kept distinct, while His tabernacle “remaineth among us in the midst of our uncleanness.” (See Leviticus 16:16).
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 22:11
11. a mingled stuff] Heb. sha‘aṭ ?nez, a foreign word, and perhaps Egyptian (doubtfully derived from the Coptic saht, ‘woven,’ and nudj, ‘false’), LXX κίβδηλος. Also in Leviticus 19:19, which has a garment of two kinds for the wool and linen together of D. According to Hosea 2:5; Hosea 2:9, Israel attributed her wool and flax (and other products) to the Baalξm, and if as is probable different products were attributed to different Baals we have a confirmation of the theory stated above in the introd. note. Josephus, IV. Antt. Deuteronomy 8:11, gives another reason.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:11
9-11. Not sow… divers seeds — These prohibitions are similar to those in Leviticus 19:19, and seem founded on an aversion to mingling things unlike.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 22:11
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(Forging the Vessel of Recovery) 5- a Vessel of Glory by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scripture from Zechariah chapter 4 verses 1-6. The angel in the scripture tells Zechariah that what he sees cannot be accomplished by hu |
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Milton Green - 11 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a righteous and loving life as a reflection of God's truth. He highlights the contrast between the fruit of righteo |