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Deuteronomy 23:13 Cross-References
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“And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: wilt: Heb. sittest down”
Deuteronomy 23:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:13
And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:This verse provides specific instructions for waste disposal in military settings. The Hebrew yated (יָתֵד, 'paddle' or 'stake') refers to a digging implement carried as part of the soldier's equipment alongside weapons. The euphemism 'ease thyself' translates yashav (ישב), literally 'sit down,' a modest reference to defecation. Soldiers were to dig a hole, use it, and cover the waste—basic sanitation that protect...
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