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◄ Deuteronomy 13:15►
New International Version
you must certainly put to the sword all who live in that town. You must destroy it completely, both its people and its livestock.

New Living Translation
you must attack that town and completely destroy all its inhabitants, as well as all the livestock.

English Standard Version
you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, devoting it to destruction, all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.

Berean Standard Bible
you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock.

King James Bible
Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all thatis therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

New King James Version
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying it, all that is in it and its livestock—with the edge of the sword.

New American Standard Bible
you shall most certainly strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword. Utterly destroy it and all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.

NASB 1995
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying it and all that is in it and its cattle with the edge of the sword.

NASB 1977
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying it and all that is in it and its cattle with the edge of the sword.

Legacy Standard Bible
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, devoting it to destruction and all that is in it and its cattle with the edge of the sword.

Amplified Bible
you shall most certainly strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying it and all that is in it, even its livestock with the edge of the sword.

Christian Standard Bible
you must strike down the inhabitants of that city with the sword. Completely destroy everyone in it as well as its livestock with the sword.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
you must strike down the inhabitants of that city with the sword. Completely destroy everyone in it as well as its livestock with the sword.

American Standard Version
thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

Contemporary English Version
you must take your swords and kill every one of them, and their livestock too.

English Revised Version
thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
you must kill the residents of that city with swords and destroy that city and everyone in it, including the animals, because they are claimed by God.

Good News Translation
then kill all the people in that town and all their livestock too. Destroy that town completely.

International Standard Version
then put the inhabitants of the town to death by the sword. Devote everything in it to divine destruction—even its livestock—by the sword.

NET Bible
you must by all means slaughter the inhabitants of that city with the sword; annihilate with the sword everyone in it, as well as the livestock.

New Heart English Bible
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is in it and its livestock, with the edge of the sword.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is in it, and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword. Devote to destruction all its people and livestock.

World English Bible
you shall surely strike the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, with all that is therein and its livestock, with the edge of the sword.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
you surely strike the inhabitants of that city by the mouth of the sword, devoting it and all that [is] in it, even its livestock, by the mouth of the sword.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou dost surely smite the inhabitants of that city by the mouth of the sword; devoting it, and all that is in it, even its cattle, by the mouth of the sword;

Smith's Literal Translation
Smiting, thou shalt smite the inhabitants of that city with the mouth of the sword, exterminating it, and all that is in it, and its cattle, with the mouth of the sword.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt forthwith kill the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, and shalt destroy it and all things that are in it, even the cattle.

Catholic Public Domain Version
you shall promptly strike down the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword. And you shall destroy it, along with all the things that are in it, even the flocks.

New American Bible
you shall put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, placing the city and all that is in it, even its livestock, under the ban.

New Revised Standard Version
you shall put the inhabitants of that town to the sword, utterly destroying it and everything in it—even putting its livestock to the sword.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and its cattle, with the edge of the sword.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Cut off the inhabitants of that city by the mouth of the sword; destroy it and everyone who is in it and its livestock by the mouth of the sword.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
thou shalt utterly destroy all the dwellers in that land with the edge of the sword; ye shall solemnly curse it, and all things in it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Idolatrous Cities to Be Destroyed
…14then you must inquire, investigate, and interrogate thoroughly. And if it is established with certainty that this abomination has been committed among you,15you must surely putthe inhabitantsof thatcityto the sword.Devote to destructionall its peopleand livestock.16And you are to gather all its plunder in the middle of the public square, and completely burn the city and all its plunder as a whole burnt offering to the LORD your God. The city must remain a mound of ruins forever, never to be rebuilt.…

Cross References
Joshua 6:17-21
Now the city and everything in it must be devoted to the LORD for destruction. Only Rahab the prostitute and all those with her in her house will live, because she hid the spies we sent. / But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. / For all the silver and gold and all the articles of bronze and iron are holy to the LORD; they must go into His treasury.” ...

1 Samuel 15:3
Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”

Numbers 31:7-11
Then they waged war against Midian, as the LORD had commanded Moses, and they killed every male. / Among the slain were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword. / The Israelites captured the Midianite women and their children, and they plundered all their herds, flocks, and goods. ...

Leviticus 27:29
No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death.

1 Kings 18:40
Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.

Ezekiel 9:5-7
And as I listened, He said to the others, “Follow him through the city and start killing; do not show pity or spare anyone! / Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. / Then He told them, “Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go forth!” So they went out and began killing throughout the city.

Judges 20:48
And the men of Israel turned back against the other Benjamites and put to the sword all the cities, including the animals and everything else they found. And they burned down all the cities in their path.

2 Kings 10:25
When he had finished making the burnt offering, Jehu said to the guards and officers, “Go in and kill them. Do not let anyone out.” So the guards and officers put them to the sword, threw the bodies out, and went into the inner room of the temple of Baal.

2 Chronicles 15:13
And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman.

Isaiah 13:15-18
Whoever is caught will be stabbed, and whoever is captured will die by the sword. / Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. / Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold. ...

Jeremiah 50:21-22
Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD. / “The noise of battle is in the land—the noise of great destruction.

Revelation 18:8
Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

Matthew 10:15
Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.

Luke 10:12
I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.

Acts 3:23
Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’


Treasury of Scripture

You shall surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.

destroying it utterly

Deuteronomy 2:34
And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain:

Deuteronomy 7:2,16
And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them,and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: …

Exodus 22:20
He that sacrificeth untoany god, save unto the LORD only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

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Deuteronomy 13
1.Enticers to idolatry
6.however near to oneself
9.are to be stoned to death
12.Idolatrous cities are not to be spared














you must surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword.
This command is part of the laws given to Israel regarding idolatry and apostasy. The context is a city within Israel that has turned to worship other gods. The phrase emphasizes the seriousness of idolatry and the need for purity among God's people. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where idolatry was seen as spiritual adultery. The command to use the sword indicates a complete and decisive action against sin, reflecting the holiness and justice of God. This can be connected to the New Testament's call for spiritual vigilance against false teachings (1 Corinthians 5:6-7).

Devote to destruction all its people and livestock.
The term "devote to destruction" (Hebrew: "herem") signifies a total consecration to God, often through destruction. This was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern warfare, where conquered cities and their goods were dedicated to a deity. In Israel's context, it served to remove the influence of idolatry and prevent the spread of sin. The inclusion of livestock underscores the thoroughness of the judgment, leaving nothing that could be used or profited from. This reflects the principle of complete separation from sin, as seen in the call for believers to be holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). The destruction also prefigures the final judgment, where all that opposes God will be eradicated (Revelation 20:11-15).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and instructions to the Israelites.

2.Israelites
The chosen people of God, receiving the law as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

3.Canaan
The land promised to the Israelites, where they are to establish a society based on God's laws.

4.Idolatrous City
A city within Israel that has turned to worship other gods, leading to the command for its destruction.

5.God's Command
The divine instruction to eliminate idolatry and maintain purity in worship.
Teaching Points
The Seriousness of Idolatry
Idolatry is a grave sin that leads people away from God. The command to destroy an idolatrous city underscores the seriousness with which God views the worship of other gods.

Purity of Worship
God desires pure and undivided worship. The Israelites were to be a holy people, set apart for God, and this required the removal of any influences that could lead them astray.

Community Responsibility
The entire community is responsible for maintaining faithfulness to God. This passage highlights the collective responsibility to address sin and idolatry within the community.

God’s Justice and Mercy
While the command seems harsh, it reflects God's justice in dealing with sin. It also points to His mercy in preserving the purity of His people and preventing further spiritual corruption.

Modern Application
Today, believers are called to examine their lives and communities for anything that might lead them away from God. This includes addressing false teachings and influences that compromise faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 13:15?

2.How does Deuteronomy 13:15 instruct us to handle idolatry in our community?

3.What does Deuteronomy 13:15 reveal about God's view on purity and holiness?

4.How can we apply Deuteronomy 13:15's principles to modern-day false teachings?

5.Compare Deuteronomy 13:15 with 1 Corinthians 5:13 on dealing with sin.

6.How does Deuteronomy 13:15 encourage us to prioritize God's commands over societal norms?

7.How does Deuteronomy 13:15 align with the concept of a loving God?

8.What historical context explains the command in Deuteronomy 13:15?

9.How should modern Christians interpret the violence in Deuteronomy 13:15?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 13?

11.What do owls symbolize in the Bible?

12.How do we reconcile Ezekiel 6:8–9, which speaks of a repentant remnant, with other passages (e.g., 2 Kings 21:14) suggesting total destruction or exile?

13.How does Deuteronomy 3:6, which recounts total destruction of entire populations, reconcile with the idea of a just and loving God?

14.How did Jehoshaphat's army manage to march forth singing and then gather the spoils without engaging in a standard military offensive (2 Chronicles 20:21-25)?
What Does Deuteronomy 13:15 Mean
you must surely

The language is emphatic—no options, no delays. Israel was to obey God’s directive immediately and completely (Deuteronomy 12:32;Joshua 1:7).

• The urgency protects covenant purity (Deuteronomy 5:29).

• Obedience itself is an act of worship (1 Samuel 15:22).

• The warning echoes forward: Jesus teaches that hearing His words and doing them is the mark of a wise builder (Matthew 7:24-25).

put the inhabitants of that city

The command applies only after a careful investigation proves the entire city has turned to idolatry (Deuteronomy 13:12-14).

• God holds communities accountable for corporate rebellion (Judges 20:12-13).

• Allowing false worship inside the covenant people threatens everyone (1 Corinthians 5:6).

• Even beloved cities are not exempt when they abandon the LORD; Jerusalem itself would later face judgment for the same reason (Jeremiah 7:8-15).

to the sword

The sword represents rightful, divinely sanctioned justice (Romans 13:4).

• Idolatry carried the highest penalty because it rejects the very source of life (Exodus 20:3).

• The seriousness anticipates God’s final judgment, portrayed with a sharp sword proceeding from Christ’s mouth (Revelation 19:15).

• Earthly governments still bear responsibility to restrain evil, though the church now wages warfare spiritually, not physically (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

Devote to destruction

“Devote” (herem) means to set apart exclusively for God, leaving nothing for personal gain (Joshua 6:17-19).

• The ban prevents Israel from profiting by sin (Deuteronomy 7:25-26).

• Total removal cuts off future temptation (Matthew 5:29-30).

• What belongs to God cannot be reclaimed for common use (Leviticus 27:28-29).

all its people

No partiality—even family ties yield to loyalty to the LORD (Deuteronomy 13:6-11).

• Holiness is communal; one rebel endangers all (Joshua 7:1-12).

• Jesus echoes the cost of allegiance: “Anyone who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me” (Matthew 10:37).

• The gospel still draws a hard line against any message that distorts it (Galatians 1:8-9).

and livestock

Animals, wealth, every potential benefit of the city had to be destroyed (1 Samuel 15:3).

• This closes the door to greed masquerading as obedience (Joshua 7:20-21).

• It underscores the idea that nothing connected to idolatry is harmless (Genesis 19:25).

• Purity sometimes means forfeiting legitimate-looking advantages (Philippians 3:7-8).

summary

Deuteronomy 13:15 commands Israel to eliminate an apostate city completely—people, possessions, and profit—because covenant faithfulness to the one true God allows no rivals. The passage highlights God’s holiness, the deadly seriousness of idolatry, and the necessity of uncompromising obedience. While believers today battle spiritually rather than with literal swords, the principle stays the same: root out every trace of false worship, value devotion to God above all relationships and possessions, and obey Him fully, trusting that His judgments are righteous and His ways are life-giving.

(15)And the cattle thereof.--So inJudges 20:48 : "The men of every city, thebeast,and all that were found."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
you must surely strike down
הַכֵּ֣ה(hak·kêh)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 5221:To strike

the inhabitants
יֹֽשְׁבֵ֛י(yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of that
הַהִ֖יא(ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

city
הָעִ֥יר(hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892:Excitement

with the sword.
חָ֑רֶב(ḥā·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719:Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

Destroy
הַחֲרֵ֨ם(ha·ḥă·rêm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 2763:To seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose

with
לְפִי־(lə·p̄î-)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6310:The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

the sword
חָֽרֶב׃(ḥā·reḇ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719:Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

all [its people]
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

and livestock.
בְּהֶמְתָּ֖הּ(bə·hem·tāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal


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