Deuteronomy 23:13 · KJV
"And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:"
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 23:13 mean? →Passage Context
11But it shall be, when evening cometh on, he shall wash himself with water: and when the sun is down, he shall come into the camp again.
12Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad:
13And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee:
14For the LORD thy God walketh in the midst of thy camp, to deliver thee, and to give up thine enemies before thee; therefore shall thy camp be holy: that he see no unclean thing in thee, and turn away from thee.
15Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:
Reflection Questions
1
How do you handle personal needs in a communal setting?
2
What does it mean for you to respect shared spaces?
3
When have you had to balance personal comfort with community standards?
Life Application
community
Be mindful of how your actions affect the shared spaces in your community.
hygiene
Implement practices that promote cleanliness and respect in your environment.
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