Devine Scripture

Deuteronomy 25:10

What does Deuteronomy 25:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 25:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And his family will be named in Israel, The house of him whose shoe has been taken off.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and his name hath been called in Israel--The house of him whose shoe is drawn off.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And his name shall be called in Israel, the house of the unshod.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe drawn off.

Context

v.9then shall his brother’s wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face; and she shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto the man that doth not build up his brother’s house.

v.10This passage

v.11When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets;

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Deuteronomy 25

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Deuteronomy 25.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Deuteronomy 25:10.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary