Deutéronome - Caput 23

Deutéronome 23.1 Non accipiet homo uxorem patris sui nec revelabit operimentum ejus Deutéronome 23.2 non intrabit eunuchus adtritis vel amputatis testiculis et absciso veretro ecclesiam Domini Deutéronome 23.3 non ingredietur mamzer hoc est de scorto natus in ecclesiam Domini usque ad decimam generationem Deutéronome 23.4 Ammanites et Moabites etiam post decimam generationem non intrabunt ecclesiam Domini in aeternum Deutéronome 23.5 quia noluerunt vobis occurrere cum pane et aqua in via quando egressi estis de Aegypto et quia conduxerunt contra te Balaam filium Beor de Mesopotamiam Syriae ut malediceret tibi Deutéronome 23.6 et noluit Dominus Deus tuus audire Balaam vertitque maledictionem eius in benedictionem tuam eo quod diligeret te Deutéronome 23.7 non facies cum eis pacem nec quaeres eis bona cunctis diebus vitae tuae in sempiternum Deutéronome 23.8 non abominaberis Idumeum quia frater tuus est nec Aegyptium quia advena fuisti in terra eius Deutéronome 23.9 qui nati fuerint ex eis tertia generatione intrabunt ecclesiam Domini Deutéronome 23.10 quando egressus fueris adversus hostes tuos in pugnam custodies te ab omni re mala Deutéronome 23.11 si fuerit inter vos homo qui nocturno pollutus sit somnio egredietur extra castra Deutéronome 23.12 et non revertetur priusquam ad vesperam lavetur aqua et post solis occasum regredietur in castra Deutéronome 23.13 habebis locum extra castra ad quem egrediaris ad requisita naturae Deutéronome 23.14 gerens paxillum in balteo cumque sederis fodies per circuitum et egesta humo operies Deutéronome 23.15 quo relevatus es Dominus enim Deus tuus ambulat in medio castrorum ut eruat te et tradat tibi inimicos tuos ut sint castra tua sancta et nihil in eis appareat foeditatis nec derelinquat te Deutéronome 23.16 non trades servum domino suo qui ad te confugerit Deutéronome 23.17 habitabit tecum in loco qui ei placuerit et in una urbium tuarum requiescet nec contristes eum Deutéronome 23.18 non erit meretrix de filiabus Israhel neque scortator de filiis Israhel Deutéronome 23.19 non offeres mercedem prostibuli nec pretium canis in domum Domini Dei tui quicquid illud est quod voverint quia abominatio est utrumque apud Dominum Deum tuum Deutéronome 23.20 non fenerabis fratri tuo ad usuram pecuniam nec fruges nec quamlibet aliam rem Deutéronome 23.21 sed alieno fratri autem tuo absque usura id quod indiget commodabis ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni opere tuo in terra ad quam ingredieris possidendam Deutéronome 23.22 cum voveris votum Domino Deo tuo non tardabis reddere quia requiret illud Dominus Deus tuus et si moratus fueris reputabit tibi in peccatum Deutéronome 23.23 si nolueris polliceri absque peccato eris Deutéronome 23.24 quod autem semel egressum est de labiis tuis observabis et facies sicut promisisti Domino Deo tuo et propria voluntate et ore tuo locutus es Deutéronome 23.25 ingressus vineam proximi tui comede uvas quantum tibi placuerit foras autem ne efferas tecum Deutéronome 23.26 si intraveris in segetem amici tui franges spicas et manu conteres falce autem non metes

Deutéronome : Caput 23

Purity in the Assembly: A Reflection on Deuteronomy 23 Deuteronomy 23 addresses fundamental themes concerning purity within the assembly and the camp. This sacred text defines who is worthy to enter the Lord's congregation, thus establishing essential criteria for participation in community life. It also addresses the rules of hygiene to be observed in the camp and sets forth clear prohibitions against cult prostitution. Deuteronomy 23 also addresses the treatment of runaway slaves, while regulating the practices of swearing and taking oaths. This chapter emphasizes the importance of the holiness of God's people through various aspects of daily life. In this regard, we invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of purity in this inspiring chapter.

Ephesians 5:5

"For you may be sure that no one who is sexually immoral or impure or covetous, that is, an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." This verse illustrates the principles of purity present in Deuteronomy 23, particularly in verses 17-18.

Matthew 5:33-37

"You have also heard what was said to your ancestors: 'Do not swear falsely, but fulfill the oaths you have sworn before the Lord.' But I say to you: Do not swear at all..." In this passage, Jesus refers to and reinterprets the electoral laws mentioned in Deuteronomy 23:21-23.

Acts 7:51

"You rebellious people, stubborn in heart and ears! Just like your ancestors, you always resist the Holy Spirit!" Stephen uses language that echoes Deuteronomy 23:2, where the Ammonites and Moabites are excluded from the assembly of the Lord.

Matthew 22:21

"Then he said to them, 'Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.'" This teaching of Jesus can be seen as a reinterpretation of the economic principles present in Deuteronomy 23:19-20.

Hebrews 12:15

"See that no one falls outside the grace of God. Do not allow any root of bitterness to spring up and cause trouble, infecting many." This verse resonates with the call for purity in the assembly found in Deuteronomy 23:1-8.

In conclusion, Deuteronomy 23 reminds us of the need to maintain spiritual and moral purity within our faith community. May these reflections nourish our commitment to living according to God's principles and remaining united in holiness.