Deuteronomy 22:12

What does Deuteronomy 22:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 22:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four borders of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four borders of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

On the four edges of your robe, with which your body is covered, put ornaments of twisted threads.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`Fringes thou dost make to thee on the four skirts of thy covering with which thou dost cover <FI>thyself<Fi> .

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou shalt make strings in the hem at the four corners of thy cloak, wherewith thou shalt be covered.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Tassels shalt thou make thee on the four corners of thy clothing, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

Context

v.11Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together.

v.12This passage

v.13If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 23:5

    But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

  • Numbers 15:37

    And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,

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