Deuteronomy 23:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: ”

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

This law forbids only the naturalization of those against whom it is directed. It does not forbid their dwelling in the land; and seems to refer rather to the nations than to individuals. It was no...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Classes to be refused admission into the religious community. Deuteronomy 23:1 . Here two, but in Leviticus 22:24 two additional methods of making eunuchs are mentioned. Such mutilations were r...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Moabite. Hebrew, masculine. Therefore not excluding Ruth the Moabitess. Matthew 1:5 . Compare Ruth 1:14-16 .
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter. As God has lately prohibited His people from all connection and alliance with the Canaanitish nations, so He now distinguishes between the aliens,...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 214 BENEVOLENCE TOWARDS GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE Deuteronomy 23:3-4 . An Ammonite or a Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to their tenth generation shall they...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: An Ammonite or Moabite - Thes...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: Even to their tenth g...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Laws regarding admittance to the Congregation, cleanliness in the Camp, Unchastity, Usury, and Vows 1. Shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord] i.e. not merely as priests (see Leviticus...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter. According to Rashi, “shall not marry an Israelitish woman.” It must be remembered that the children, according to Jewish law, follow the father, not the mo...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

LAWS OF KINDNESS WITH the commands we now have to consider, we leave altogether the region of strict law, and enter entirely upon that of aspiration and of feeling. Kindness, by its very nature, e...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Under the Mosaic law certain persons were excluded from worship and others from the camp. Any who in any way violated the requirements of personal perfection in physical matters were not to be allowe...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The disqualification to the privileges of GOD'S people, is expressed by these marks, which imply defect. Who shall say, except the great searcher of hearts, what are the causes of prevention, to unit...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord ,.... Or marry an Israelitish woman, as Jarchi, and so the Targum of Jonathan, "the male Ammonites and Moabites are not fit...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever: Ver. 3. For ever, ] i.e...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

An Ammonite or a Moabite The Jews will have it, that the women of these two nations were not concerned in this law. And that though an Israelitish woman might not marry an Ammonite or Moabite, yet...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

NECESSARY EXCLUSIONS (vs.1-8) A man who was emasculated in any way could not be recognized as one of Israel's congregation (v.1). Such mutilation deprives one of his proper masculinity. The Lord...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Laws of Separation. B. C. 1451. 1 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy me...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This may be understood either, 1. Of the males only, or the children of such fathers, as interpreters commonly take it. Or rather, 2. Of females also, or of all that were born either of such fath...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter 23 Regulation Concerning Those Whom Yahweh Makes Welcome and Unwelcome (1-18): Regulations Concerning Honest Dealings (19-25). Moses now came to the question as to whom in the future were...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES .—From the sanctification of domestic relations, to which laws of marriage and chastity in the previous chapter pointed, Moses now proceeds to legislate for the purity of the congrega...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 23:1 . Shall not enter the congregation. Eunuchs might worship there, as appears from the viiith of Acts; but they could not hold any office. In regard to devotion, God has promised th...
Deuteronomy 23:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CIVIL RIGHTS . WHO MAY AND WHO MAY NOT ENTER INTO THE CONGREGATION . UNCLEANNESS IN THE CAMP TO BE AVOIDED . RECEPTION OF FUGITIVE SLAVES ....
Deuteronomy 23:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Some Rules Concerning Membership
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 56:3 ; Nehemiah 13:1 ; Nehemiah 13:2 ; Nehemiah 13:23 ; Nehemiah 4:3 ; Nehemiah 4:7 ; Ruth 4:10-22 ; Ruth 4:6
Deuteronomy 23:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For ever — This seems to note the perpetuity of this law, that it should be inviolably observed in all succeeding ages.

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Deuteronomy 23:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 23:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 23:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Deuteronomy 23:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Deuteronomy 23:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 23:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes