Deuteronomy 25:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall not pity her.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then you must cut off her hand, and you must not feel sorry for her.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse prescribes a severe punishment without mercy for a specific shameful act described in the preceding verses.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was delivering a set of laws to the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, outlining guidelines for maintaining justice and order in their society. This specific law addressed a violent intervention by a woman in a fight between two men, where she grabbed the private parts of one, which was viewed as a severe breach of personal and communal boundaries in ancient Israelite culture. Such punishments reflected the strict legal standards of the time, designed to deter actions that could disrupt family lines or social stability.

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