Deuteronomy 21:12
“Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house,.... In order to make her his wife, after some things were done here…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The shaving the head (a customary sign of purification, Lev 14:8; Num 8:7), and the putting away “the garment of her…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 21:10-14
By this law a soldier is allowed to marry his captive if he pleased. For the hardness of their hearts Moses gave them…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to thine house Lit. to the midst of thy household.
shave her head, and pare her nails Heb. makeor dress her nails(2Sa…
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