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Deuteronomy 22:5

Deuteronomy 22:5
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man,.... It being very unseemly and impudent, and contrary to the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

That which pertaineth unto a man - i. e. not only his dress but all that especially pertains distinctively to his sex;…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 22:5-12

Here are several laws in these verses which seem to stoop very low, and to take cognizance of things mean and minute.…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Against Wearing the Clothes, etc., of the Other Sex. Peculiar to D. As what is forbidden is styled an abomination to…

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