King James Version
What Does Deuteronomy 23:6 Mean?
“Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. prosperity: Heb. good”
Context
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Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.
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Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.
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Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. prosperity: Heb. good
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Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land.
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The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible CommentaryDe 15:12-19. Hebrew Servants' Freedom.
**12. if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee--**The last extremity of an insolvent debtor, when his house or land was not sufficient to cancel his debt, was to be sold as a slave with his family (Le 25:39; 2Ki 4:1; Ne 5:1-13; Job 24:9; Mt 18:25). The term of servitude could not last beyond six years. They obtained their freedom either after six years from the time of their sale or before the end of the seventh year. At the year of jubilee, such slaves were emancipated even if their six years of service were not completed [see on Le 25:39].
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Deuteronomy 23:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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