Deuteronomy 21:11

and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and desire to take her as your wife;

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WEBBE

and see amongst the captives a beautiful woman, and you are attracted to her, and desire to take her as your wife,

BSB

if you see a beautiful woman among them, and you desire her and want to take her as your wife,

KJV

And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;

ASV

and seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and thou hast a desire unto her, and wouldest take her to thee to wife;

BBE

If among the prisoners you see a beautiful woman and it is your desire to make her your wife;

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 10–14

By this law a soldier was allowed to marry his captive, if he pleased. This might take place upon some occasions; but the law does not show any approval of it. It also intimates how binding the laws of justice and honour are in marriage; which is a sacred engagement.

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Cross-references: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Hebrew and Greek data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. Library: sources.