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He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The parents must say to the elders, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious and refuses to obey. He is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This our son is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son <i>is</i> stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; <i>he is</i> a glutton, and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us, he is thoughtless and given to drinking.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220They shall say to the elders of his city, &#8216This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey us, he is a glutton and a drunkard.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey us, he is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not listen to our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey us, he is a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he doesn’t obey us. He’s a glutton and a drunkard.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will say to the elders of his city, &#8216This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he doesn&#8217t obey us. He&#8217s a glutton and a drunkard.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The parents will tell the leaders, "This son of ours is stubborn and never obeys. He spends all his time drinking and partying." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a riotous liver, and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They will say to the leaders of the city, "This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He won't obey us. He eats too much and is a drunk."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are to say to them, 'Our son is stubborn and rebellious and refuses to obey us; he wastes money and is a drunkard.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they are to declare to the elders of their city: 'Our son is stubborn and rebellious. He does not obey us. He lives wildly and is a drunkard.' <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and say to the elders, ?This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They must declare to the elders of his city, "Our son is stubborn and rebellious and pays no attention to what we say--he is a glutton and drunkard."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and they shall tell the elders of his city, "This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They shall tell the elders of his city, “This our son is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey our voice. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and have said to [the] elderly of his city, Our son—this one—is apostatizing and being rebellious; he is not listening to our voice—a glutton and drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and have said unto the elders of his city, Our son -- this one -- is apostatizing and rebellious; he is not hearkening to our voice -- a glutton and drunkard;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they said to the old men of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he heard not to our voice; he is vile, and drinking to excess.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And shall say to them: This our son is rebellious and stubborn, he slighteth hearing our admonitions, he giveth himself to revelling, and to debauchery and banquetings: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they shall say to them: ‘This our son is reckless and disobedient. He shows contempt when listening to our admonitions. He occupies himself with carousing, and self-indulgence, and feasting.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />where they shall say to the elders of the city, “This son of ours is a stubborn and rebellious fellow who will not listen to us; he is a glutton and a drunkard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They shall say to the elders of his town, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he does not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they will say to the Elders of his town: 'This our son rebels and is rebellious and does not listen to our voice, and is a glutton and a drunkard'.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and they shall say unto the elders of his city: 'This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he doth not hearken to our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and they shall say to the men of their city, This our son is disobedient and contentious, he hearkens not to our voice, he is a reveler and a drunkard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5879" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">A Rebellious Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and say</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: ziq·nê (Adj-mpc) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">the elders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘î·rōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">“This</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son of ours</a> <a href="/hebrew/5637.htm" title="5637: sō·w·rêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Stubborn or rebellious. A primitive root; to turn away, i.e. be refractory.">is stubborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4784.htm" title="4784: ū·mō·reh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be contentious or rebellious. A primitive root; to be bitter; to rebel.">and rebellious;</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">he does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">obey us.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: bə·qō·lê·nū (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cp) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2151.htm" title="2151: zō·w·lêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to shake, i.e. To quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal.">He is a glutton</a> <a href="/hebrew/5433.htm" title="5433: wə·sō·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To quaff to satiety, become tipsy. A primitive root; to quaff to satiety, i.e. Become tipsy.">and a drunkard.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Then all the men of his city will stone him to death. So you must purge the evil from among you, and all Israel will hear and be afraid.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">Proverbs 19:18</a></span><br />Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Proverbs 23:13-14</a></span><br />Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. / Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Proverbs 30:17</a></span><br />As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/21-15.htm">Exodus 21:15</a></span><br />Whoever strikes his father or mother must surely be put to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/20-9.htm">Leviticus 20:9</a></span><br />If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death. He has cursed his father or mother; his blood shall be upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a></span><br />He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Proverbs 22:15</a></span><br />Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25</a></span><br />If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a></span><br />For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">Ephesians 6:1-3</a></span><br />Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Colossians 3:20</a></span><br />Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Romans 1:30</a></span><br />slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">2 Timothy 3:2</a></span><br />For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.</p><p class="hdg">he will not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm">Proverbs 29:17</a></b></br> Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.</p><p class="hdg">he is a glutton</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Proverbs 19:26</a></b></br> He that wasteth <i>his</i> father, <i>and</i> chaseth away <i>his</i> mother, <i>is</i> a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a></b></br> Wine <i>is</i> a mocker, strong drink <i>is</i> raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Proverbs 23:19-21,29-35</a></b></br> Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Apostatizing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-26.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Drunkard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Hard-Hearted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/numbers/32-32.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-14.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/james/5-5.htm">Profligate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Stubborn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Unmanageable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Apostatizing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-39.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Drunkard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-5.htm">Hard-Hearted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-5.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/joshua/1-18.htm">Hearkeneth</a> <a href="/joshua/10-14.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-24.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Profligate</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Stubborn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/31-27.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-11.htm">Unmanageable</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/26-7.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-1.htm">The Atonement for an Unsolved Murder</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-10.htm">The usage of a captive taken to wife</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-15.htm">The firstborn is not to be disinherited upon private affection</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">A rebellious son is to be stoned to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-22.htm">The malefactor must not hang all night on a tree</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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They held authority in legal and social matters, often serving as judges. This reflects the communal nature of Israelite society, where family and community were deeply intertwined. The involvement of elders underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for communal judgment.<p><b>“This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious;</b><br>The terms "stubborn" and "rebellious" indicate a persistent refusal to adhere to parental authority, which was a grave offense in a culture that emphasized family honor and obedience. Rebellion against parents was seen as a rebellion against God's ordained order. This phrase highlights the importance of obedience and respect within the family unit, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a>, <a href="/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6:1-3</a>).<p><b>he does not obey us.</b><br>Obedience to parents was a fundamental expectation in Israelite society, rooted in the Ten Commandments. Disobedience was not merely a personal failing but a threat to the social and religious fabric of the community. This reflects the broader biblical principle that obedience to earthly authority is a reflection of obedience to God (<a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a>).<p><b>He is a glutton and a drunkard.”</b><br>Gluttony and drunkenness are indicative of a lifestyle characterized by excess and lack of self-control. These behaviors were condemned in Scripture as they lead to moral and spiritual decay (<a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Proverbs 23:20-21</a>). The mention of these specific sins suggests a pattern of behavior that is destructive both to the individual and the community. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament warnings against such behaviors (<a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a>) and highlights the call to live a disciplined and holy life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/parents.htm">Parents</a></b><br>The mother and father who bring their son to the elders. They represent authority and responsibility in the family unit.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/son.htm">Son</a></b><br>The individual described as stubborn, rebellious, a glutton, and a drunkard. He symbolizes disobedience and moral failure.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a></b><br>The leaders of the city who are responsible for maintaining order and justice. They act as judges in this situation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_gate.htm">City Gate</a></b><br>The location where the elders sit and where legal matters are addressed. It is a place of authority and decision-making.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_community.htm">Israelite Community</a></b><br>The broader context in which these laws are given, emphasizing communal responsibility and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_parental_authority.htm">The Importance of Parental Authority</a></b><br>Parents are given authority by God to guide and discipline their children. This passage underscores the seriousness of parental responsibility in shaping a child's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_rebellion.htm">Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Rebellion against parental authority is seen as a grave sin with serious consequences. This reflects the broader biblical theme that rebellion against God leads to judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The involvement of the elders and the community highlights the collective responsibility in maintaining moral and social order. It reminds us of the importance of accountability within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discipline.htm">The Role of Discipline</a></b><br>Discipline is a necessary part of love and guidance. While the Old Testament law is severe, it points to the need for correction and the dangers of unchecked sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_redemption.htm">Grace and Redemption</a></b><br>While the law in Deuteronomy is strict, the New Testament offers a message of grace and redemption through Christ. This balance is crucial in understanding God’s justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_gluttony_considered_sinful.htm">Is gluttony considered sinful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_overindulgence_wise_or_harmful.htm">Is overindulgence in food and drink wise or harmful?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_stoning_rebels.htm">What does the Bible say about stoning rebellious children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_stoning_a_son_conflict_with_'do_not_murder'.htm">Deuteronomy 21:18-21: Does the mandate to stone a rebellious son conflict with the commandment against murder (Exodus 20:13)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He will not obey our voice</span>; he is a glutton, and a drunkard. Gluttony and drunkenness were regarded by the Hebrews as highly criminal. The word rendered by "glutton," however (<span class="hebrew">זולַל</span>, from <span class="hebrew">זָלַל</span>, to shake, to shake out, to squander), includes other kinds of excess besides eating. It designates one who is prodigal, who wastes his means or wastes his person by indulgence. In <a href="/proverbs/23-30.htm">Proverbs 23:30</a>, the whole phrase (<span class="hebrew">זולְלֵי בָּשָׂר</span>) is given - squanderers of flesh, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. wasters of their own body, debauchees. In <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a>, the word is translated "riotous men" in the Authorized Version. Disobedience to parents was deemed an offense, which struck at the roots of the whole social institute. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and say</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָמְר֞וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the elders,</span><br /><span class="heb">זִקְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ziq·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“This</span><br /><span class="heb">זֶה֙</span> <span class="translit">(zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son of ours</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֤נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is stubborn</span><br /><span class="heb">סוֹרֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(sō·w·rêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5637.htm">Strong's 5637: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn away, be refractory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rebellious;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֹרֶ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mō·reh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4784.htm">Strong's 4784: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be contentious or rebellious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he does not</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵינֶ֥נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·nen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">obey us.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמֵ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is a glutton</span><br /><span class="heb">זוֹלֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(zō·w·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2151.htm">Strong's 2151: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shake, to quake, to be loose morally, worthless, prodigal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a drunkard.”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְסֹבֵֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·sō·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5435.htm">Strong's 5435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A drink, liquor</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Deuteronomy 21:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 21:20 And they shall tell the elders (Deut. 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