Deuteronomy 21 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of Deuteronomy 21 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him:
ASV If one be found slain in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath smitten him;
WEB If someone is found slain in the land which Yahweh your God gives you to possess, lying in the field, and it isn’t known who has struck him;
YLT `When one is found slain on the ground which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee to possess it--fallen in a field--it is not known who hath smitten him,
DRB When there shall be found in the land, which the Lord thy God will give thee, the corpse of a man slain, and it is not known who is guilty of the murder,
DBY If one be found slain in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee to possess, lying in the field, [and] it be not known who hath smitten him,
GNV If one be founde slaine in the lande, which the Lord thy God giueth thee to possesse it, lying in the field, and it is not knowe who hath slaine him,
LSB “If a slain person is found fallen in the open country in the land which Yahweh your God gives you to possess, and it is not known who has struck him,
Verse 2
KJV Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:
ASV then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain:
WEB then your elders and your judges shall come out, and they shall measure to the cities which are around him who is slain.
YLT then have thine elders and thy judges gone out and measured unto the cities which <FI>are<Fi> round about the slain one,
DRB Thy ancients and judges shall go out, and shall measure from the place where the body lieth the distance of every city round about:
DBY then thine elders and thy judges shall go forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain;
GNV Then thine Elders and thy Iudges shall come forth, and measure vnto the cities that are round about him that is slayne.
LSB then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance to the cities which are around the slain one.
Verse 3
KJV And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;
ASV and it shall be, that the city which is nearest unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take a heifer of the herd, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;
WEB It shall be that the elders of the city which is nearest to the slain man shall take a heifer of the herd, which hasn’t been worked with, and which has not drawn in the yoke.
YLT and it hath been, the city which <FI>is<Fi> near unto the slain one, even the elders of that city have taken a heifer of the herd, which hath not been wrought with, which hath not drawn in the yoke,
DRB And the ancients of that city which they shall perceive to be nearer than the rest, shall take a heifer of the herd, that hath not drawn in the yoke, nor ploughed the ground,
DBY and the city that is nearest unto him that is slain, even the elders of that city shall take a heifer that hath not been wrought with, that hath not drawn in the yoke;
GNV Aud let ye Elders of that citie, which is next vnto the slaine man, take out of the droue an heifer that hath not bene put to labour, nor hath drawen in the yoke.
LSB And it shall be that the city which is nearest to the slain man, that is, the elders of that city, shall take a heifer of the herd, which has not been worked and which has not pulled in a yoke;
Verse 4
KJV And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer’s neck there in the valley:
ASV and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a valley with running water, which is neither plowed nor sown, and shall break the heifer`s neck there in the valley.
WEB The elders of that city shall bring the heifer down to a valley with running water, which is neither plowed nor sown, and shall break the heifer’s neck there in the valley.
YLT and the elders of that city have brought down the heifer unto a hard valley, which is not tilled nor sown, and have beheaded there the heifer in the valley.
DRB And they shall bring her into a rough and stony valley, that never was ploughed, nor sown: and there they shall strike off the head of the heifer:
DBY and the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto an ever-flowing watercourse, which is not tilled, nor is it sown, and shall break the heifer's neck there in the watercourse;
GNV And let the Elders of that citie bring the heifer vnto a stonie valley, which is neyther eared nor sowen, and strike off the heifers necke there in the valley.
LSB and the elders of that city shall bring the heifer down to a valley with running water, which has not been plowed or sown, and they shall break the heifer’s neck there in the valley.
Verse 5
KJV And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried:
ASV And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them Jehovah thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of Jehovah; and according to their word shall every controversy and every stroke be.
WEB The priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them Yahweh your God has chosen to minister to him, and to bless in Yahweh’s name; and according to their word shall every controversy and every assault be decided.
YLT `And the priests, sons of Levi, have come nigh--for on them hath Jehovah thy God fixed to serve Him, and to bless in the name of Jehovah, and by their mouth is every strife, and every stroke--
DRB And the priests the sons of Levi shall come, whom the Lord thy God hath chosen to minister to him, and to bless in his name, and that by their word every matter should be decided, and whatsoever is clean or unclean should be judged.
DBY and the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them Jehovah thy God hath chosen to do service unto him, and to bless in the name of Jehovah; and according to their word shall be every controversy and every stroke.
GNV Also the Priests the sonnes of Leui (whom the Lord thy God hath chosen to minister, and to blesse in the name of the Lord) shall come forth, and by their word shall all strife and plague be tried.
LSB Then the priests, the sons of Levi, shall come near, for Yahweh your God has chosen them to minister for Him and to bless in the name of Yahweh; and every dispute and every assault shall be settled by them.
Verse 6
KJV And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
ASV And all the elders of that city, who are nearest unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley;
WEB All the elders of that city, who are nearest to the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley.
YLT and all the elders of that city, who are near unto the slain one, do wash their hands over the heifer which is beheaded in the valley,
DRB And the ancients of that city shall come to the person slain, and shall wash their hands over the heifer that was killed in the valley,
DBY And all the elders of that city, that are nearest unto him that is slain, shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck is broken in the watercourse,
GNV And all the Elders of that citie that came neere to the slayne man, shall wash their hands ouer the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:
LSB And all the elders of that city who are nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley;
Verse 7
KJV And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
ASV and they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
WEB They shall answer and say, “Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
YLT and they have answered and said, Our hands have not shed this blood, and our eyes have not seen--
DRB And shall say: Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it.
DBY and shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.
GNV And shall testifie, and say, Our handes haue not shed this blood, neither haue our eies seene it.
LSB and they shall answer and say, ‘Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it.
Verse 8
KJV Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel’s charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them.
ASV Forgive, O Jehovah, thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and suffer not innocent blood [to remain] in the midst of thy people Israel. And the blood shall be forgiven them.
WEB Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don’t allow innocent blood among your people Israel.” The blood shall be forgiven them.
YLT receive atonement for Thy people Israel, whom Thou hast ransomed, O Jehovah, and suffer not innocent blood in the midst of Thy people Israel; and the blood hath been pardoned to them,
DRB Be merciful to thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, O Lord, and lay not innocent blood to their charge, in the midst of thy people Israel. And the guilt of blood shall be taken from them:
DBY Forgive thy people Israel, whom thou, Jehovah, hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood to the charge of thy people Israel; and the blood shall be expiated for them.
GNV O Lord, be mercifull vnto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay no innocent blood to the charge of thy people Israel, and the blood shalbe forgiuen them.
LSB Atone for Your people Israel whom You have redeemed, O Yahweh, and do not place the guilt of innocent blood in the midst of Your people Israel.’ And the bloodguiltiness shall be atoned for them.
Verse 9
KJV So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.
ASV So shalt thou put away the innocent blood from the midst of thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah.
WEB So you shall put away the innocent blood from among you, when you shall do that which is right in Yahweh’s eyes.
YLT and thou dost put away the innocent blood out of thy midst, for thou dost that which <FI>is<Fi> right in the eyes of Jehovah.
DRB And thou shalt be free from the innocent's blood, that was shed, when thou shalt have done what the Lord hath commanded thee.
DBY So shalt thou put away innocent blood from thy midst, when thou shalt do what is right in the eyes of Jehovah.
GNV So shalt thou take away the cry of innocet blood from thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord.
LSB So you shall purge the guilt of innocent blood from your midst, when you do what is right in the eyes of Yahweh.
Verse 10
KJV When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,
ASV When thou goest forth to battle against thine enemies, and Jehovah thy God delivereth them into thy hands, and thou carriest them away captive,
WEB When you go out to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God delivers them into your hands, and you carry them away captive,
YLT `When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and Jehovah thy God hath given them into thy hand, and thou hast taken captive its captivity,
DRB If thou go out to fight against thy enemies, and the Lord thy God deliver them into thy hand, and thou lead them away captives,
DBY When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and Jehovah thy God delivereth them into thy hands, and thou hast taken captives of them,
GNV Whe thou shalt go to warre against thine enemies, and the Lord thy God shall deliuer them into thine hands, and thou shalt take the captiues,
LSB “If you go out to battle against your enemies, and Yahweh your God gives them over into your hands and you take them away captive,
Verse 11
KJV And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;
ASV and seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and thou hast a desire unto her, and wouldest take her to thee to wife;
WEB and see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you have a desire to her, and desire to take her as your wife;
YLT and hast seen in the captivity a woman of fair form, and hast delighted in her, and hast taken to thee for a wife,
DRB And seest in the number of the captives a beautiful woman, and lovest her, and wilt have her to wife,
DBY and thou seest among the captives a woman of beautiful form, and hast a desire unto her, and takest her as thy wife;
GNV And shalt see among the captiues a beautifull woman, and hast a desire vnto her, and wouldest take her to thy wife,
LSB and see among the captives a beautiful woman and set your affection on her and would take her as a wife for yourself,
Verse 12
KJV Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;
ASV then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;
WEB then you shall bring her home to your house. She shall shave her head and trim her nails.
YLT then thou hast brought her in unto the midst of thy household, and she hath shaved her head, and prepared her nails,
DRB Thou shalt bring her into thy house: and she shall shave her hair, and pare her nails,
DBY then thou shalt bring her home to thy house; and she shall shave her head, and pare her nails;
GNV Then thou shalt bring her home to thine house, and she shall shaue her head, and pare her nayles,
LSB then you shall bring her home to your house, and she shall shave her head and trim her nails.
Verse 13
KJV And she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in thine house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.
ASV and she shall put the raiment of her captivity from off her, and shall remain in thy house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.
WEB She shall take off the clothing of her captivity, and shall remain in your house, and bewail her father and her mother a full month. After that you shall go in to her and be her husband, and she shall be your wife.
YLT and turned aside the raiment of her captivity from off her, and hath dwelt in thy house, and bewailed her father and her mother a month of days, and afterwards thou dost go in unto her and hast married her, and she hath been to thee for a wife:
DRB And shall put off the raiment, wherein she was taken: and shall remain in thy house, and mourn for her father and mother one month: and after that thou shalt go in unto her, and shalt sleep with her, and she shall be thy wife.
DBY and she shall put the clothes of her captivity from off her, and shall abide in thy house, and bewail her father and mother a full month, and afterwards thou mayest go in unto her, and be her husband, and she shall be thy wife.
GNV And she shall put off the garment that shee was taken in, and she shall remaine in thine house, and bewaile her father and her mother a moneth long: and after that shalt thou go in vnto her, and marry her, and she shalbe thy wife.
LSB She shall also remove the clothes of her captivity and shall remain in your house and weep for her father and mother a full month; and after that you may go in to her and be her husband, and she shall be your wife.
Verse 14
KJV And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.
ASV And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not deal with her as a slave, because thou hast humbled her.
WEB It shall be, if you have no delight in her, then you shall let her go where she desires; but you shall not sell her at all for money. You shall not deal with her as a slave, because you have humbled her.
YLT `And it hath been--if thou hast not delighted in her, that thou hast sent her away at her desire, and thou dost not at all sell her for money; thou dost not tyrannize over her, because that thou hast humbled her.
DRB But if afterwards she please thee not, thou shalt let her go free, but thou mayst not sell her for money nor oppress her by might because thou hast humbled her.
DBY And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go according to her desire; but thou shalt in no wise sell her for money; thou shalt not treat her as a slave, because thou hast humbled her.
GNV And if thou haue no fauour vnto her, then thou mayest let her go whither she will, but thou shalt not sell her for money, nor make marchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.
LSB And it will be that, if you do not desire her, then you shall let her go wherever she wishes; but you shall certainly not sell her for money; you shall not mistreat her because you have humbled her.
Verse 15
KJV If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that was hated:
ASV If a man have two wives, the one beloved, and the other hated, and they have borne him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the first-born son be hers that was hated;
WEB If a man has two wives, the one beloved, and the other hated, and they have borne him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son is hers who was hated;
YLT `When a man hath two wives, the one loved and the other hated, and they have borne to him sons (the loved one and the hated one), and the first-born son hath been to the hated one;
DRB If a man have two wives, one beloved, and the other hated, and they have had children by him, and the son of the hated be the firstborn,
DBY If a man have two wives, one beloved, and one hated, and they have borne him children, both the beloved and the hated, and the firstborn son be hers that was hated;
GNV If a man haue two wiues, one loued and another hated, and they haue borne him children, both the loued and also the hated: if the first borne be the sonne of the hated,
LSB “If a man has two wives, the one loved and the other unloved, and both the loved and the unloved have borne him sons, if the firstborn son belongs to the unloved,
Verse 16
KJV Then it shall be, when he maketh his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, which is indeed the firstborn:
ASV then it shall be, in the day that he causeth his sons to inherit that which he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved the first-born before the son of the hated, who is the first-born:
WEB then it shall be, in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has, that he may not give the son of the beloved the rights of the firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn;
YLT then it hath been, in the day of his causing his sons to inherit that which he hath, he is not able to declare first-born the son of the loved one, in the face of the son of the hated one--the first-born.
DRB And he meaneth to divide his substance among his sons: he may not make the son of the beloved the firstborn, and prefer him before the son of the hated.
DBY then it shall be, in the day that he maketh his sons to inherit what he hath, that he may not make the son of the beloved firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn;
GNV Then when the time commeth, that hee appointeth his sonnes to be heires of that which he hath, he may not make the sonne of the beloued first borne before the sonne of the hated, which is the first borne:
LSB then it shall be in the day he wills what he has to his sons, he cannot make the son of the loved the firstborn before the son of the unloved, who is the firstborn.
Verse 17
KJV But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath: for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the firstborn is his.
ASV but he shall acknowledge the first-born, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he hath; for he is the beginning of his strength; the right of the first-born is his.
WEB but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that he has; for he is the beginning of his strength. The right of the firstborn is his.
YLT But the first-born, son of the hated one, he doth acknowledge, to give to him a double portion of all that is found with him, for he <FI>is<Fi> the beginning of his strength; to him <FI>is<Fi> the right of the first-born.
DRB But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the firstborn, and shall give him a double portion of all he hath: for this is the first of his children, and to him are due the first birthrights.
DBY but he shall acknowledge as firstborn the son of the hated, by giving him a double portion of all that is found with him; for he is the firstfruits of his vigour: the right of the firstborn is his.
GNV But he shall acknowledge the sonne of the hated for the first borne, and giue him double portion of all that he hath: for hee is the first of his strength, and to him belongeth the right of the first borne.
LSB But he shall recognize the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all that he has, for he is the first of his vigor; the legal judgment for the firstborn belongs to him.
Verse 18
KJV 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:
ASV If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, that will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, though they chasten him, will not hearken unto them;
WEB If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and though they chasten him, will not listen to them;
YLT `When a man hath a son apostatizing and rebellious--he is not hearkening to the voice of his father, and to the voice of his mother, and they have chastised him, and he doth not hearken unto them--
DRB If a man have a stubborn and unruly son, who will not hear the commandments of his father or mother, and being corrected, slighteth obedience:
DBY If a man have an unmanageable and rebellious son, who hearkeneth not unto the voice of his father, nor unto the voice of his mother, and they have chastened him, but he hearkeneth not unto them;
GNV If any man haue a sonne that is stubburne and disobedient, which wil not hearken vnto the voice of his father, nor the voyce of his mother, and they haue chastened him, and he would not obey them,
LSB “If any man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey his father or his mother, and when they discipline him, he will not even listen to them,
Verse 19
KJV Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
ASV then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
WEB then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place.
YLT then laid hold on him have his father and his mother, and they have brought him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place,
DRB They shall take him and bring him to the ancients of the city, and to the gate of judgment,
DBY then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;
GNV Then shall his father and his mother take him, and bring him out vnto the Elders of his citie, and vnto the gate of the place where he dwelleth,
LSB then his father and mother shall seize him and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his hometown.
Verse 20
KJV And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
ASV and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.
WEB They shall tell the elders of his city, “This our son is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey our voice. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”
YLT and have said unto the elders of his city, Our son--this one--is apostatizing and rebellious; he is not hearkening to our voice--a glutton and drunkard;
DRB And shall say to them: This our son is rebellious and stubborn, he slighteth hearing our admonitions, he giveth himself to revelling, and to debauchery and banquetings:
DBY and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is unmanageable and rebellious, he hearkeneth not unto our voice; he is a profligate and a drunkard.
GNV And shall say vnto the Elders of his citie, This our sonne is stubburne and disobedient, and he wil not obey our admonition: he is a riotour, and a drunkard.
LSB Then they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not listen to our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’
Verse 21
KJV And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
ASV And all the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.
WEB All the men of his city shall stone him to death with stones. So you shall remove the evil from among you. All Israel shall hear, and fear.
YLT and all the men of his city have stoned him with stones, and he hath died, and thou hast put away the evil out of thy midst, and all Israel do hear and fear.
DRB The people of the city shall stone him: and he shall die, that you may take away the evil out of the midst of you, and all Israel hearing it may be afraid.
DBY And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die. And thou shalt put evil away from thy midst; and all Israel shall hear and fear.
GNV Then all the men of his citie shall stone him with stones vnto death: so thou shalt take away euill from among you, that all Israel may heare it, and feare.
LSB Then all the men of his city shall stone him, and he will die; so you shall purge the evil from your midst, and all Israel will hear of it and fear.
Verse 22
KJV And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:
ASV And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree;
WEB If a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree;
YLT `And when there is in a man a sin--a cause of death, and he hath been put to death, and thou hast hanged him on a tree,
DRB When a man hath committed a crime for which he is to be punished with death, and being condemned to die is hanged on a gibbet:
DBY And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be put to death, and thou have hanged him on a tree,
GNV If a man also haue committed a trespasse worthy of death, and is put to death, and thou hangest him on a tree,
LSB “And if a man has committed a sin, the judgment of which is death, and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree,
Verse 23
KJV His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.
ASV his body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt surely bury him the same day; for he that is hanged is accursed of God; that thou defile not thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.
WEB his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall surely bury him the same day; for he who is hanged is accursed of God; that you don’t defile your land which Yahweh your God gives you for an inheritance.
YLT his corpse doth not remain on the tree, for thou dost certainly bury him in that day--for a thing lightly esteemed of God <FI>is<Fi> the hanged one--and thou dost not defile thy ground which Jehovah thy God is giving to thee--an inheritance.
DRB His body shall not remain upon the tree, but shall be buried the same day: for he is accursed of God that hangeth on a tree: and thou shalt not defile thy land, which the Lord thy God shall give thee in possession.
DBY his body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day (for he that is hanged is a curse of God); and thou shalt not defile thy land, which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.
GNV His body shall not remaine all night vpon the tree, but thou shalt bury him the same day: for the curse of God is on him that is hanged. Defile not therfore thy land which the Lord thy God giueth thee to inherite.
LSB his corpse shall not hang all night on the tree, but you shall surely bury him on the same day (because cursed of God is he who is hanged), so that you do not make unclean your land which Yahweh your God gives you as an inheritance.