Deuteronomy 23:2
“A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord,.... That is born of whoredom, as the Targum of Jonathan;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A bastard - Probably, a child born of incest or adultery. Even to his tenth generation - i. e. (see the next verse and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 23:1-8
Interpreters are not agreed what is here meant by entering into the congregation of the Lord, which is here forbidden to…