Deuteronomy 21:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but you shall in any way bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that your land be not defiled, which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance.
Deuteronomy 21:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
his body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt surely bury him the same day; for he that is hanged is accursed of God; that thou defile not thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.
Deuteronomy 21:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
you must not leave the body on the tree overnight, but you must be sure to bury him that day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.
Deuteronomy 21:23 (BSB)
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What does Deuteronomy 21:23 say?
Deuteronomy 21:23 in modern King James wording reads: "His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but you shall in any way bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that your land be not defiled, which the LORD your God gives you for an inheritance."
Where is Deuteronomy 21:23 found in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 21:23 is verse 23 of chapter 21 of the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. Deuteronomy has 34 chapters.
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