Translations
Modern
…then you shall bring her into your house. She must shave her head, trim her nails,
Traditional
Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;
Literal
…you shall bring her into the midst of your household, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails,
Latin
…introduces eam in domum tuam: quæ radet cæsariem, et circumcidet ungues,
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
…then you shall bring her into your house. She must shave her head, trim her nails,
Notes
Shaving her head and cutting her nails showed that the captive woman was leaving her home and family behind. These actions marked her separation from her past life.
By doing this, she prepared to join a new family and a new community. These actions symbolized that she was beginning a different stage of life.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Family Life and Relations Marriage, Marriage Customs
Topics
Concubinage: Laws Concerning Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Servant: Bond: Captives of War Became Slaves Servant: Bond: Kidnapping Forbidden Servant: Bond: The Master Could Marry, or Give in Marriage