Translations
Modern
Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’
Traditional
Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Beth–aven, nor swear, The Lord liveth.
Literal
Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, do not let Judah become guilty; and do not come to Gilgal, and do not go up to Beth-Aven, and do not swear an oath, ‘As YHWH lives.’
Latin
Si fornicaris tu, Israël, non delinquat saltem Juda; et nolite ingredi in Galgala, et ne ascenderitis in Bethaven, neque juraveritis: Vivit Dominus!
Original
Hebrew
English
Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Beth-aven: Town and wilderness near Ai and Bethel Gilgal: A significant site during Israel's early history in Canaan
Glossary
Topics
Beth-Aven: A Place on the Mountains of Benjamin Example: Bad, Admonitions Against Gilgal: Place of the First Encampment of the Israelites West of the Jordan River: Prophecies Concerning Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Oath: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To