Deuteronomy 21:11
11 And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 21:11
New International Version
11 if you notice among the captives a beautiful woman and are attracted to her, you may take her as your wife.
English Standard Version
11 and you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you desire to take her to be your wife,
The Message
11 and then you notice among the prisoners of war a good-looking woman whom you find attractive and would like to marry,
New King James Version
11 and you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and desire her and would take her for your wife,
New Living Translation
11 And suppose you see among the captives a beautiful woman, and you are attracted to her and want to marry her.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:11
Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:10-14
(Read Deuteronomy 21:10-14)
By this law a soldier was allowed to marry his captive, if he pleased. This might take place upon some occasions; but the law does not show any approval of it. It also intimates how binding the laws of justice and honour are in marriage; which is a sacred engagement.