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Anyone who does this is detestable in the sight of the LORD your God. <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> “A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God. <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">King James Bible</a> The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. <a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/22.htm">New King James Version</a> “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “A woman shall not wear a man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220A woman shall not wear man&#8217s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman&#8217s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God. <a href="/amp/deuteronomy/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “A woman shall not wear a man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is utterly repulsive to the LORD your God. <a href="/csb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your God. <a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman&#8217s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/deuteronomy/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment; for whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto Jehovah thy God. <a href="/cev/deuteronomy/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Women must not pretend to be men, and men must not pretend to be women. The LORD your God is disgusted with people who do that. <a href="/erv/deuteronomy/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto the LORD thy God. <a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A woman must never wear anything men would wear, and a man must never wear women's clothes. Whoever does this is disgusting to the LORD your God. <a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Women are not to wear men's clothing, and men are not to wear women's clothing; the LORD your God hates people who do such things. <a href="/isv/deuteronomy/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "A woman must not wear what is appropriate to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, because anyone who does this is detestable to the LORD your God. <a href="/msb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> A woman must not wear men?s clothing, and a man must not wear women?s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God. <a href="/net/deuteronomy/22.htm">NET Bible</a> A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor should a man dress up in women's clothing, for anyone who does this is offensive to the LORD your God. <a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. <a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination to the LORD thy God. <a href="/web/deuteronomy/22.htm">World English Bible</a> A woman shall not wear men’s clothing, neither shall a man put on women’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Anything of a man is not on a woman, nor does a man put on the garment of a woman, for anyone doing these [is] an abomination [to] your God YHWH. <a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The habiliments of a man are not on a woman, nor doth a man put on the garment of a woman, for the abomination of Jehovah thy God is any one doing these. <a href="/slt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The equipment of a man shall not be upon a woman, and a man shall not put on a woman's garment, for all doing these things are an abomination to Jehovah thy God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A woman shall not be clothed with man's apparel, neither shall a man use woman's apparel : for he that doeth these things is abominable before God. <a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> A woman shall not be clothed with manly apparel, nor shall a man make use of feminine apparel. For whoever does these things is abominable with God. <a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/22.htm">New American Bible</a> A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for anyone who does such things is an abomination to the LORD, your God. <a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A woman shall not wear a man’s apparel, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment; for whoever does such things is abhorrent to the LORD your God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> A woman shall not wear any garment that pertains to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garments; for whosoever does these things is an abomination in the sight of the LORD your God. <a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> There shall not be a garment of a man on a woman, and a man will not wear the garment of a woman, because everyone who does these things is defiled before LORD JEHOVAH your God.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment; for whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto the LORD thy God. <a href="/sep/deuteronomy/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The apparel of a man shall not be on a woman, neither shall a man put on a woman's dress; for every one that does these things is an abomination to the Lord thy God. <a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=5966" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/22.htm">Various Laws</a> …4If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up. 5<a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">A woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">wear</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: ḡe·ḇer (N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">men’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ḵə·lî- (N-msc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">clothing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: ge·ḇer (N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">and a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: yil·baš (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">wear</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">women’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8071.htm" title="8071: śim·laṯ (N-fsc) -- A wrapper, mantle. Perhaps by permutation for the feminine of cemel; a dress, especially a mantle.">clothing,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whoever</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">does</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these things</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">is detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God.</a> 6If you come across a bird’s nest with chicks or eggs, either in a tree or on the ground along the road, and the mother is sitting on the chicks or eggs, you must not take the mother along with the young.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-14.htm">1 Corinthians 11:14-15</a> Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, / but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering. <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9-10</a> Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a> So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. <a href="/leviticus/18-22.htm">Leviticus 18:22</a> You must not lie with a man as with a woman; that is an abomination. <a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Romans 1:26-27</a> For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones. / Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. <a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a> Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/leviticus/20-13.htm">Leviticus 20:13</a> If a man lies with a man as with a woman, they have both committed an abomination. They must surely be put to death; their blood is upon them. <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3</a> But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-19</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">1 Corinthians 14:34-35</a> Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. <a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">1 Timothy 1:9-10</a> We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/ephesians/5-22.htm">Ephesians 5:22-24</a> Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The woman shall not wear that which pertains to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination to the LORD your God.woman shall not<a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">1 Corinthians 11:4-15</a> Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head… abomination<a href="/deuteronomy/18-12.htm">Deuteronomy 18:12</a> For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/18-12.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-3.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/20-18.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-4.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Habiliments</a> <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Pertains</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-4.htm">Wear</a> <a href="/numbers/25-8.htm">Woman's</a> <a href="/revelation/9-8.htm">Women's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/23-18.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/judges/17-10.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-11.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Habiliments</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-6.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/joshua/22-11.htm">Pertains</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-11.htm">Wear</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-19.htm">Woman's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">Women's</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 22</div>1. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-1.htm">Of humanity toward brothers</a> 5. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">The sex is to be distinguished by apparel</a> 6. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">The bird is not to be taken with her young ones</a> 8. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-8.htm">The house must have battlements</a> 9. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-9.htm">Confusion is to be avoided</a> 12. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-12.htm">Tassels upon the vesture</a> 13. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-13.htm">The punishment of him who slanders his wife</a> 22. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-22.htm">of adultery</a> 23. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-23.htm">of rape</a> 28. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">of fornication</a> 30. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-30.htm">of incest</a> </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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In the ancient Near Eastern context, clothing was a significant marker of identity and social status. The prohibition against women wearing men's clothing can be seen as a safeguard against blurring the lines of gender distinction, which was crucial in maintaining societal order and religious purity. This command reflects the broader biblical theme of honoring God's created order, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>, where God created male and female. The principle here is not merely about clothing but about respecting the roles and distinctions God has ordained.and a man must not wear women’s clothing Similarly, this part of the verse emphasizes the importance of men maintaining their God-given identity. In ancient Israel, clothing was often associated with one's role and function within the community. By prohibiting men from wearing women's clothing, the text underscores the need for men to embrace their responsibilities and roles as leaders and protectors. This aligns with other biblical teachings on gender roles, such as those found in <a href="/1_corinthians/11-3.htm">1 Corinthians 11:3-15</a>, which discuss the headship of men and the complementary roles of men and women.for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God The use of the word "detestable" indicates the seriousness with which God views the violation of His created order. In the Hebrew context, the term often refers to practices that are abominable or repugnant to God, such as idolatry or sexual immorality. This strong language highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands and the need for His people to live in a way that reflects His holiness. The phrase also serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where obedience to His laws was a sign of faithfulness and devotion. This concept is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/leviticus/18-22.htm">Leviticus 18:22 and 20</a>:13, where similar language is used to describe actions that are contrary to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The audience receiving the law, God's chosen people, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who is giving these commandments to maintain holiness and order among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_order.htm">Understanding God's Order</a> God created male and female with distinct roles and purposes. This commandment emphasizes the importance of respecting and maintaining these distinctions as part of His divine order. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_context_and_application.htm">Cultural Context and Application</a> While the specific cultural expressions of clothing may change, the underlying principle of honoring God's created order remains relevant. Christians are called to discern how to apply this principle in their cultural context. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_identity.htm">Holiness and Identity</a> This commandment is about more than clothing; it is about identity and holiness. Believers are called to reflect God's holiness in all aspects of life, including how they present themselves. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_confusion_and_deception.htm">Avoiding Confusion and Deception</a> The prohibition against cross-dressing can be seen as a safeguard against confusion and deception regarding gender identity, which is increasingly relevant in today's society. <a href="/topical/r/respecting_god's_design.htm">Respecting God's Design</a> By adhering to God's design for gender, believers demonstrate respect for His wisdom and sovereignty, acknowledging that His ways are higher than our own.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 22</a> <a href="/q/how_does_deut._22_5_relate_to_modern_gender.htm">How does Deuteronomy 22:5’s prohibition against cross-dressing align with modern cultural norms and gender expressions? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_christian_fashion_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian fashion?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_drag_queens.htm">What is the Bible's view on drag queens?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_modesty.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on modest dress?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) The woman shall not wear . . .--One of the things of which we may well say with St. Paul, "Doth not nature itself teach you?"<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - The divinely instituted distinction between the sexes was to be sacredly observed, and, in order to this, the dress and ether things appropriate to the one were not to be used by the other. That which pertaineth unto a man; literally, the apparatus (כְּלִי) of a man, including, not dress merely, but implements, tools, weapons, and utensils. This is an ethical regulation in the interests of morality. There is no reference, as some have supposed, to the wearing of masks for the purpose of disguise, or to the practice of the priests at heathen festivals of wearing masks of their gods. Whatever tends to obliterate the distinction between the sexes tends to licentiousness; and that the one sex should assume the dress of the other has always been regarded as unnatural and indecent (comp. Seneca, 'Epist.,' 122, "Nonne videntur contra naturam vivere qui commutant cum feminis vestem;" and Juvenal, 'Sat.,' 6:252 - "Quem praestare potest muller galeata pudorem Quae fugit a sexu?") Such a change of vesture is here declared to be an abomination to the Lord, because of its tendency to immorality. <a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>A woman אִשָּׁ֔ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female must not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no wear יִהְיֶ֤ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be men’s גֶ֙בֶר֙ (ḡe·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> A valiant man, warrior, a person simply clothing, כְלִי־ (ḵə·lî-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus and a man גֶּ֖בֶר (ge·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> A valiant man, warrior, a person simply must not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no wear יִלְבַּ֥שׁ (yil·baš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe women’s אִשָּׁ֑ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female clothing, שִׂמְלַ֣ת (śim·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8071.htm">Strong's 8071: </a> A dress, a mantle for כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction whoever כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every does עֹ֥שֵׂה (‘ō·śêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make these things אֵֽלֶּה׃ (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those is detestable תוֹעֲבַ֛ת (ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH your God. אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">Deuteronomy 22:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-5.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:5 A woman shall not wear men's clothing (Deut. 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