Deuteronomy 21:18

A Rebellious Son · Deuteronomy 21:18–21
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Translations

Modern
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined,
Traditional
If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:
Literal
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not listen to the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and they have disciplined him and he will not listen to them,
Latin
Si genuerit homo filium contumacem et protervum, qui non audiat patris aut matris imperium, et coërcitus obedire contempserit:

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined,

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Parallels

Luke 15:11–32

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Chasten, Chastisement Covenant Criminal Law and Punishment Deuteronomy, Book of Discipline Family Life and Relations Gate Obedience

Topics

Children: Punishment of Children: Rebellious, Punished by the Civil Power Children: Wicked Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Government: Municipal: Devolving Upon a Local Senate and Executive officers Punishment: Death Penalty for Disobedience to Parents Self-Will and Stubbornness: Exhibited in Refusing to Hearken to Parents Self-Will and Stubbornness: Exhibited in Refusing to Receive Correction Self-Will: Exhibited in Refusing to Listen to (Obey) Parents Self-Will: Exhibited in Refusing to Receive Correction