Deuteronomy 25:10
Deuteronomy 25:10 in Multiple Translations
And his family name in Israel will be called “The House of the Unsandaled.”
And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.
And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.
And his family will be named in Israel, The house of him whose shoe has been taken off.
From then on his family name in Israel will be called “The Family of the Pulled-off Sandal.”
And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him whose shooe is put off.
and his name hath been called in Israel — The house of him whose shoe is drawn off.
His name shall be called in Israel, “The house of him who had his sandal removed.”
And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.
And his name shall be called in Israel, the house of the unshod.
After that happens, that man’s family will be known as ‘the family of the man whose sandal was pulled off’.
Berean Amplified Bible — Deuteronomy 25:10
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Deuteronomy 25:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נִקְרָ֥א
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
בֵּ֖ית
חֲל֥וּץ
הַ/נָּֽעַל
וְ/נִקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
חֲל֥וּץ
châlats
H2502
to rescue
V-Qal-Inf-c
הַ/נָּֽעַל
naʻal
H5275
sandal
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 25:10
וְ/נִקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Niphal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
בְּ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בֵּ֖ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
חֲל֥וּץ
châlats
H2502
"to rescue"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To arm or equip for war is the meaning of this verb, used to describe preparing for battle. It is translated as arm, deliver, or strengthen in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: arm (self), (go, ready) armed ([idiom] man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self. See also: Leviticus 14:40; 2 Chronicles 20:21; Psalms 6:5.
הַ/נָּֽעַל
naʻal
H5275
"sandal"
Art | N-fs
A sandal or shoe in biblical times, as mentioned in Exodus 12:11 and Deuteronomy 25:9. It was a symbol of ownership or marriage, and removing a sandal could signify refusal or separation, as seen in Ruth 4:7-8.
Definition: sandal, shoe
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: dryshod, (pair of) shoe((-latchet), -s). See also: Genesis 14:23; 1 Kings 2:5; Psalms 60:10.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 25:10
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- Deuteronomy 25:10 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 25:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 25:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 25:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
Context — Widowhood and Marriage
8Then the elders of his city shall summon him and speak with him. If he persists and says, “I do not want to marry her,”
9his brother’s widow shall go up to him in the presence of the elders, remove his sandal, spit in his face, and declare, “This is what is done to the man who will not maintain his brother’s line.”
10And his family name in Israel will be called “The House of the Unsandaled.”
11If two men are fighting, and the wife of one comes to rescue her husband from the one striking him, and she reaches out her hand and grabs his genitals, 12you are to cut off her hand. You must show her no pity.Deuteronomy 25:10 Summary
This verse is talking about a man who refuses to marry his brother's widow, which was a big responsibility in those days. As a result, his family name becomes known as 'The House of the Unsandaled', which is a shameful thing. This teaches us that when we don't do what God says, there can be consequences, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2. We should always try to obey God's commands, just like we see in Joshua 1:8, and prioritize our family responsibilities, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the family name being called 'The House of the Unsandaled'?
This name signifies shame and disgrace, as the man has refused to fulfill his family obligation to marry his brother's widow, as seen in Deuteronomy 25:5-6. This public humiliation serves as a reminder of his disobedience to God's command.
Is this practice of removing a sandal still observed today?
No, this specific practice is not observed today, as it was a custom unique to the Israelites in the Old Testament. However, the principle of upholding family responsibilities and honoring God's commands remains relevant, as seen in Genesis 38:8 and Ruth 4:5.
How does this verse relate to the concept of family and inheritance in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of family and inheritance in the Bible, as seen in Deuteronomy 25:5-10. The refusal to marry a brother's widow and maintain his family line results in shame and loss of inheritance, emphasizing the significance of family obligations and responsibilities.
What can we learn from this verse about obedience to God's commands?
This verse teaches us that obedience to God's commands is crucial, and disobedience can lead to shame and consequences. As seen in Joshua 1:8, obedience to God's Word brings blessings and success, while disobedience leads to defeat and shame.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can honor my family obligations and responsibilities, as seen in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience to God's commands in my own life, as seen in Deuteronomy 25:10?
- What are some consequences of refusing to fulfill my responsibilities, as seen in this verse?
- How can I balance personal desires with family obligations, as seen in the context of Deuteronomy 25:5-10?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 25:10
And his name shall be called in Israel,.... Not his particular and personal name, but his family; for it seems that not only a mark of infamy was set upon him for refusing to marry his brother's
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 25:10
If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
i.e. His person, names being oft put for persons, and his posterity also. So it was a lasting blot.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
Deuteronomy 25:5-10. .(5) If brethren dwell together.—This law is made the subject of a whole treatise in the Talmud, called Yebâmôth. The object of the law was held to be attained if the family of the dead man was perpetuated, and did not become extinct. And therefore the marriage specified was not necessarily between the brother and the brother’s wife, but might be between other representatives of the two persons in question. (See Ruth 4) The law is older than Moses. We first hear of it in the household of Judah the son of Jacob (Genesis 38:8). The violation of the law then was punished with death, not with disgrace only. But that which makes the law most memorable, is the teaching elicited from the lips of our Saviour by the question which the Sadducees raised upon it (see marginal reference). It is worth while to observe that the law itself demands that in some sense there should be a resurrection. Boaz puts it thus (Rth 4:5), “to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance.” Why should the name of the dead be kept up, if the dead has passed out of existence? We may well believe that this law was partly intended (like baptism for the dead, or like giving children the names of their departed progenitors) for the express purpose of keeping alive the hope of resurrection in the minds of the chosen people.
(11,12) When men strive together. . . .—Another precept of humanity. In Exodus 21:22, “If men strive and hurt a woman with child,” punishment or compensation must follow. The law in this place is the counterpart of that. Men must be protected as well as women. Putteth forth her hand and taketh him.—“Him,” i.e., him that smiteth her husband. The precept is to enforce modesty as well as to protect humanity.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 25:10
10. his name shall be called in Israel] Rth 4:14. the family of him whose sandal was stripped off.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:10
10. The house of him that hath his shoe loosed — That is, the house of the barefooted. The appellation denotes degradation.