KJV ORIGINAL
He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A man who has been injured in his private parts or has had them cut off cannot join the assembly of the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes an Old Testament law that excluded men with certain physical injuries from participating in formal worship gatherings.
📚 Historical Context
This was part of the ceremonial laws given to ancient Israel that emphasized physical wholeness and ritual purity for those serving in the temple or leading worship. In that culture, such injuries often resulted from pagan religious practices, accidents in warfare, or intentional mutilation. These laws were meant to distinguish Israel's worship practices from surrounding nations and maintain ceremonial holiness.
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