Translations
Modern
No one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly of the LORD, nor may any of his descendants, even to the tenth generation.
Traditional
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.
Literal
One of illegitimate birth shall not enter the assembly of YHWH—even to the tenth generation none shall enter of his seed into the assembly of YHWH.
Latin
Non ingredietur mamzer, hoc est, de scorto natus, in ecclesiam Domini, usque ad decimam generationem.
Original
Hebrew
English
No one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly of the LORD, nor may any of his descendants, even to the tenth generation.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Demon-Possession Deuteronomy, Book of Genealogy
Topics
Bastard: Excluded from the Congregation Children: Bastard, Excluded from the Privileges of the Congregation Children: Illegitimate: Excluded from the Congregation Church of Israel: Persons Excluded From Congregation: Those Who Were Excluded From