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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In such a case, the father and mother must take the son to the elders as they hold court at the town gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gate of the place where he lives,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city, to the gate of his city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />then his father and mother shall seize him, and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />then his father and mother shall seize him, and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />then his father and mother shall seize him, and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his home town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />then his father and mother shall seize him and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />then his father and mother shall take hold of him, and bring him out to the elders of his city at the gateway of his hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his father and mother are to take hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />his father and mother must take hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If a son is like that, his parents must drag him to the town gate, where the leaders of the town hold their meetings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />His father and mother must take him to the leaders of the city at the city gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His parents are to take him before the leaders of the town where he lives and make him stand trial. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then his parents are to seize him and bring him before the elders at the gate of his city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city and to the gate of his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />then his father and his mother have laid hold on him, and they have brought him out to [the] elderly of his city, and to the gate of his place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> then laid hold on him have his father and his mother, and they have brought him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his father and his mother laid hold on him and brought him to the old men of his city, and to the gate of his place;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They shall take him and bring him to the ancients of his city, and to the gate of judgment, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />they shall take him and lead him to the elders of the city and to the gate of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders at the gate of his home city,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his town at the gate of that place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then his father and his mother shall lay hold on him, and bring him out to the eiders of the city, at the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His father and his mother shall seize him and they shall bring him out to the Elders of the town and to the gate of his place;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out unto the elders of his city, and unto the gate of his place;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />then shall his father and his mother take hold of him, and bring him forth to the elders of his city, and to the gate of the place:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/21-19.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=5871" 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">18</span>If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wə·’im·mōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">and mother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: wə·ṯā·p̄ə·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">are to lay hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">of him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">and bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</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.">of his city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ar (N-msc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mə·qō·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">of his hometown,</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>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.”…<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/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/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/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="/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/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/29-17.htm">Proverbs 29:17</a></span><br />Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.<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="/exodus/21-17.htm">Exodus 21:17</a></span><br />Anyone who curses 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="/numbers/15-30.htm">Numbers 15:30-31</a></span><br />But the person who sins defiantly, whether a native or foreigner, blasphemes the LORD. That person shall be cut off from among his people. / He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on 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="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a></span><br />Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die.<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="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Mark 7:10</a></span><br />For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then shall his father and his mother lay hold on him, and bring him out to the elders of his city, and to the gate of his place;</p><p class="hdg">and bring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/21-2.htm">Deuteronomy 21:2</a></b></br> Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which <i>are</i> round about him that is slain:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18</a></b></br> Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/25-7.htm">Deuteronomy 25:7</a></b></br> And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband's brother.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-6.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-6.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-12.htm">Home</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-8.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/exodus/12-21.htm">Seize</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">City</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-20.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-25.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-2.htm">Home</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-14.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-7.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-15.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-11.htm">Seize</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/deuteronomy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/deuteronomy/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>his father and mother are to lay hold of him</b><br>This phrase indicates the responsibility of both parents in addressing the behavior of their child. In ancient Israelite society, the family unit was central, and both parents were expected to be involved in the upbringing and discipline of their children. The act of "laying hold" suggests a serious intervention, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. This reflects the biblical principle of parental authority and responsibility, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a>, which underscores the importance of guiding children in the right path.<p><b>and bring him to the elders of his city</b><br>The elders were respected leaders and decision-makers within the community, often serving as judges in legal matters. Bringing the child to the elders signifies the escalation of the issue from a family matter to a community concern. This reflects the communal nature of ancient Israelite society, where the well-being of the community was paramount. The involvement of the elders also ensured that the matter was handled with wisdom and fairness, as seen in other instances where elders played a crucial role, such as in <a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1-11</a>.<p><b>to the gate of his hometown</b><br>The city gate was a central place for legal transactions, public announcements, and community gatherings in ancient Israel. It served as the location for judicial proceedings and was a symbol of authority and governance. Bringing the child to the gate underscores the public and formal nature of the proceedings. This setting highlights the seriousness of the situation and the need for transparency and accountability. The city gate as a place of judgment is also seen in other biblical passages, such as in the story of Boaz and Ruth (<a href="/ruth/4.htm">Ruth 4:1</a>) and in the account of Absalom's rebellion (<a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">2 Samuel 15:2-6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/f/father_and_mother.htm">Father and Mother</a></b><br>The parents of the rebellious son, who are responsible for his upbringing and discipline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_son.htm">The Son</a></b><br>A rebellious and stubborn child who refuses to obey his parents, as described in the preceding verses.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a></b><br>The leaders or judges of the city, responsible for maintaining order and justice within the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gate_of_the_city.htm">The Gate of the City</a></b><br>A central place in ancient cities where legal matters, judgments, and community gatherings took place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>Represents the local community where the family resides, emphasizing the communal aspect of justice and discipline.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/parental_responsibility.htm">Parental Responsibility</a></b><br>Parents are called to actively engage in the moral and spiritual upbringing of their children, taking necessary steps to correct and guide them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_involvement.htm">Community Involvement</a></b><br>The role of the community in maintaining moral standards is crucial. The elders' involvement signifies the importance of communal support and accountability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/justice_and_mercy.htm">Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While the law provides a framework for justice, it also points to the need for mercy and redemption, ultimately fulfilled in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>The passage underscores the importance of respecting and submitting to authority, both familial and communal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_rebellion.htm">Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>The serious nature of the consequences for rebellion serves as a warning and a call to repentance and obedience.<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_ruth_4_1-2's_gate_scene_historical.htm">In Ruth 4:1–2, is there historical evidence supporting a legal negotiation at the city gate, or could this be a literary invention? </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/what_happened_at_the_bible's_city_gate.htm">What events occurred at the city gate in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_samuel_14_5-11__is_this_story_deceptive.htm">2 Samuel 14:5–11: How does this fabricated story align with Mosaic laws requiring genuine judicial proceedings, and isn’t it deceptive manipulation of a royal decree? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/21-19.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">his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and mother</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִמּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to lay hold</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתָ֥פְשׂוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯā·p̄ə·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> </span><span class="str2">To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of him</span><br /><span class="heb">ב֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bring</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהוֹצִ֧יאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hō·w·ṣî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him 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">זִקְנֵ֥י</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">of his city,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִיר֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘î·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 gate</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁ֥עַר</span> <span class="translit">(ša·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his hometown,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְקֹמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·qō·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">Deuteronomy 21:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/21-19.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 21:19 Then shall his father and his mother (Deut. 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