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◄ Deuteronomy 25:6►

New International Version
The first son she bears shall carry on the name of the dead brother so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

New Living Translation
The first son she bears to him will be considered the son of the dead brother, so that his name will not be forgotten in Israel.

English Standard Version
And the first son whom she bears shall succeed to the name of his dead brother, that his name may not be blotted out of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

King James Bible
And it shall be,that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brotherwhich is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

New King James Version
And it shall bethat the firstborn son which she bears will succeed to the name of his dead brother, that his name may not be blotted out of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
It shall then be that the firstborn to whom she gives birth shall assume the name of hisfather’s deceased brother, so that his name will not be wiped out from Israel.

NASB 1995
“It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

NASB 1977
“And it shall be that the first-born whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, that his name may not be blotted out from Israel.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will be that the firstborn whom she bears shall assume the name of his dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Amplified Bible
It shall be that her firstborn [son] will be given the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out of Israel.

Christian Standard Bible
The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

American Standard Version
And it shall be, that the first-born that she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother that is dead, that his name be not blotted out of Israel.

English Revised Version
And it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not blotted out of Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the first son she has will carry the dead brother's name so that his name won't die out in Israel.

Good News Translation
The first son that they have will be considered the son of the dead man, so that his family line will continue in Israel.

International Standard Version
The firstborn whom she will bear will continue the name of the dead brother, so his name will not be erased from Israel.

NET Bible
Then the first son she bears will continue the name of the dead brother, thus preventing his name from being blotted out of Israel.

New Heart English Bible
It shall be, that the firstborn whom she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead, that his name not be blotted out of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall be, that the first-born which she beareth, shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead, that his name may not become extinct in Israel.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

World English Bible
It shall be that the firstborn whom she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead, that his name not be blotted out of Israel.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and it has been, the firstborn which she bears rises for the name of his dead brother, and his name is not wiped away out of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
and it hath been, the first-born which she beareth doth rise for the name of his dead brother, and his name is not wiped away out of Israel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it is the first-born which she shall bear shall rise up upon the name of his brother the dead, and his name shall not be wiped from Israel.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the first son he shall have of her he shall call by his name, that his name be not abolished out of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the first son from her, he shall call by his brother’s name, so that his name will not be abolished from Israel.

New American Bible
The firstborn son she bears shall continue the name of the deceased brother, that his name may not be blotted out from Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
and the firstborn whom she bears shall succeed to the name of the deceased brother, so that his name may not be blotted out of Israel.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And it shall be, that the first-born which she bears shall be named after the name of his brother who is dead, that his name may not be forgotten in Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the firstborn that she bears will be named by the name of his dead brother, that his name will not be forgotten from Israel.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall be, that the first-born that she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother that is dead, that his name be not blotted out of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall come to pass that the child which she shall bear, shall be named by the name of the deceased, and his name shall not be blotted out of Israel.

Additional Translations ...

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Context

Widowhood and Marriage
5When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her.6 The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother,so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.7But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.”…

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Cross References

Ruth 4:5-10
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ...

Genesis 38:8-9
Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” / But Onan knew that the offspring would not belong to him; so whenever he would sleep with his brother’s wife, he would spill his seed on the ground so that he would not produce offspring for his brother.

Matthew 22:24
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him.

Mark 12:19
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.

Luke 20:28
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him.

Numbers 27:4
Why should the name of our father disappear from his clan because he had no sons? Give us property among our father’s brothers.”

Numbers 36:8-9
Every daughter who possesses an inheritance from any Israelite tribe must marry within a clan of the tribe of her father, so that every Israelite will possess the inheritance of his fathers. / No inheritance may be transferred from one tribe to another, for each tribe of Israel must retain its inheritance.”

Genesis 38:11
Then Judah said to his daughter-in-law Tamar, “Live as a widow in your father’s house until my son Shelah grows up.” For he thought, “He may die too, like his brothers.” So Tamar went to live in her father’s house.

Genesis 38:14
she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife.

Genesis 38:26
Judah recognized the items and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not have relations with her again.

1 Chronicles 2:34-35
Sheshan had no sons, but only daughters. He also had an Egyptian servant named Jarha. / Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.

1 Chronicles 23:22
Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Matthew 1:16
and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

1 Timothy 5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

Treasury of Scripture

And it shall be, that the firstborn which she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.

the first-born

Genesis 28:8-10
And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father; …

that his name

Deuteronomy 9:14
Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they.

Deuteronomy 29:20
The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.

Ruth 4:10
Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: yeare witnesses this day.

brother's wife.

Deuteronomy 21:19
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;

Ruth 4:1-7
Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down…

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Deuteronomy 25

1.Punishment must not exceed forty lashes
4.The ox is not to be muzzled
5.Of raising seed unto a brother
11.Of the immodest woman
13.Of unjust weights and measures
17.The memory of Amalek is to be blotted out

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

The first son she bears
In the context of ancient Israel, the practice of levirate marriage was a duty for a brother-in-law to marry the widow of his deceased brother if the brother died without a male heir. This was a way to provide for the widow and ensure the continuation of the family line. The first son born from this union was considered the legal heir of the deceased brother. This practice is also seen in the story of Ruth and Boaz, where Boaz acts as a kinsman-redeemer.

will carry on the name of the dead brother
The importance of carrying on the family name was deeply rooted in the culture of Israel. A name represented one's identity, legacy, and inheritance. By ensuring the deceased brother's name continued, the family line and property rights were preserved. This reflects the communal and familial responsibilities emphasized in the Mosaic Law, where the welfare of the family and tribe was paramount.

so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel
The concept of a name being "blotted out" signifies the erasure of one's legacy and memory from the community. In Israelite society, being remembered was tied to one's honor and standing before God and the people. This phrase underscores the importance of legacy and continuity within the covenant community of Israel. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of remembrance and the eternal nature of God's promises, as seen in the genealogies and the emphasis on lineage throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites.

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

3.Levirate Marriage
A cultural practice where a man marries his deceased brother's widow to produce offspring in the brother's name.

4.Promised Land
The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are preparing to enter and settle.

5.Inheritance and Legacy
The broader context of maintaining family lineage and property within the tribes of Israel.

Teaching Points

Preservation of Family Legacy
The command inDeuteronomy 25:6 underscores the importance of family and legacy in God's plan. It reflects God's desire for His people to honor familial responsibilities and ensure that each family line continues within the community of Israel.

Cultural Context and God's Law
Understanding the cultural context of levirate marriage helps us appreciate the practical and spiritual implications of God's laws. It shows how God's commands were designed to protect and provide for the vulnerable, such as widows.

Spiritual Legacy in Christ
While the specific practice of levirate marriage is not applicable today, the principle of preserving a spiritual legacy remains relevant. Christians are called to pass on their faith and values to the next generation, ensuring that the name of Christ is honored and remembered.

Community Responsibility
The passage highlights the communal aspect of Israelite society, where individuals had responsibilities not only to their immediate family but also to the broader community. This principle can be applied today in how we support and care for one another within the church.

Faithfulness to God's Commands
The Israelites were called to obey God's commands as an expression of their covenant relationship with Him. Similarly, Christians are called to live faithfully according to God's Word, trusting in His wisdom and provision.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 25:6?

2.How does Deuteronomy 25:6 emphasize the importance of preserving a family lineage?

3.What role does the firstborn son play according to Deuteronomy 25:6?

4.How can we apply the principle of family responsibility in Deuteronomy 25:6 today?

5.What connections exist between Deuteronomy 25:6 and God's covenant promises to Israel?

6.How does Deuteronomy 25:6 reflect God's design for family and community structure?

7.What is the significance of the firstborn son in Deuteronomy 25:6?

8.How does Deuteronomy 25:6 reflect ancient Israelite family structures?

9.Why is the preservation of a deceased brother's name important in Deuteronomy 25:6?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 25?

11.Deuteronomy 25:5–10: Does the levirate marriage requirement conflict with other Biblical passages on remarriage or widows?

12.What is the purpose of Levirate marriage?

13.Are there historical or archeological findings that confirm such severe punishments in ancient Israel as described in Deuteronomy 13?

14.Ruth 3 and Deuteronomy 25:5-10 both discuss redemption and levirate obligations; how do the different laws and customs reconcile, or do they reveal inconsistencies?

What Does Deuteronomy 25:6 Mean

The first son she bears

• God institutes the practice of levirate marriage (seeDeuteronomy 25:5) to ensure the widow’s welfare and the deceased man’s lineage.

• The phrase highlights that the very first male child born from this union is set apart for a special purpose, echoing the significance of firstborn rights in Israel (Exodus 13:2;Numbers 3:12–13).

• Scripture presents children as a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), so the birth of this son is more than cultural duty—it is divinely ordained provision.

will carry on the name

• “Carry on the name” speaks to legal continuity: the child is counted as the deceased man’s heir, inheriting land and family responsibilities (Numbers 27:8–11;Ruth 4:5–6).

• This preserves property lines set by God when Israel entered the land (Joshua 19:51), preventing confusion and injustice in future generations.

• The concept also nods to covenant faithfulness, reminding Israel that each family’s story contributes to the larger story of redemption (Isaiah 56:5).

of the dead brother

• The deceased brother’s identity is honored, not forgotten—a reflection of God’s concern for every individual (Psalm 139:16).

• By linking the child to the dead man, Scripture safeguards the dignity of those who can no longer speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8).

• Jesus references this very command when answering the Sadducees, affirming its authority (Matthew 22:24;Mark 12:19;Luke 20:28).

so that his name

• A name in biblical thought embodies reputation, memory, and legacy (Proverbs 22:1).

• The verse underlines God’s desire that no Israelite fade into obscurity; each person’s story matters within His covenant community (Malachi 3:16).

• This concern anticipates the Book of Life imagery, where names recorded by God signify eternal remembrance (Philippians 4:3;Revelation 3:5).

will not be blotted out from Israel

• “Blotted out” evokes finality—removal from genealogies and loss of inheritance (Exodus 17:14;Deuteronomy 9:14).

• By preventing such erasure, the law shields families from extinction and showcases God’s redemptive heartbeat even in civil statutes (Ruth 4:10).

• The principle foreshadows Christ, who secures an everlasting name for believers so none are blotted out of God’s family (John 10:28;Hebrews 2:11).

summary

Deuteronomy 25:6 demonstrates God’s faithful care for family, legacy, and covenant continuity. Through the firstborn of a levirate marriage, He safeguards inheritance, honors the deceased, and knits every household into Israel’s unfolding redemption story—a truth ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who guarantees that all who trust in Him will never have their names blotted out.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 6. -Shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead; literally,shall rise up on the name of his deceased brother;i.e. shall be enrolled in the family register as heir of the deceased, and shall perpetuate his name.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The first son
הַבְּכוֹר֙(hab·bə·ḵō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1060:Firstborn, chief

she bears
תֵּלֵ֔ד(tê·lêḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205:To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

will carry
יָק֕וּם(yā·qūm)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, stand

on
עַל־(‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, against

the name
שֵׁ֥ם(šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034:A name

of the dead
הַמֵּ֑ת(ham·mêṯ)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4191:To die, to kill

brother,
אָחִ֖יו(’ā·ḥîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 251:A brother, )

so that his name
שְׁמ֖וֹ(šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034:A name

will not
וְלֹֽא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

be blotted out
יִמָּחֶ֥ה(yim·mā·ḥeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4229:To stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to

from Israel.
מִיִּשְׂרָאֵֽל׃(mî·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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