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for Yahweh your God walks in the midst of your camp, to deliver you, and to give up your enemies before you; therefore shall your camp be holy, that he may not see an unclean thing in you, and turn away from you.
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God's Presence Demands Purity
The verse explains why Israel's camp had to be physically clean: because the holy God was walking in their midst. Commentators explain that God's presence was the source of their military victory. Therefore, any 'unclean thing'—whether physical, ceremonial, or moral—could offend Him and cause Him to withdraw, leading to defeat.
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Deuteronomy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The whole passage refers not to the encampments of the nation while passing from Egypt through the wilderness, but to future warlike expeditions se…
19th Century
Anglican
Deuteronomy 23:9–14. PURITY OF THE CAMP.
When the host goeth forth against thine enemies ... keep t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the Lord your God walks in the midst of your camp In the tabernacle, which moved when the host marched after the…
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The camp of the Lord must have nothing offensive in it. If this care must be taken to preserve the body clean, much more should we be careful to ke…
