Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. New Living Translation “You must not wear clothing made of wool and linen woven together. English Standard Version You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together. Berean Standard Bible Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. King James Bible Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together. New King James Version “You shall not wear a garment of different sorts, such as wool and linen mixed together. New American Standard Bible “You shall not wear a material of wool and linen combined together. NASB 1995 “You shall not wear a material mixed of wool and linen together. NASB 1977 “You shall not wear a material mixed of wool and linen together. Legacy Standard Bible “You shall not wear a material mixed of wool and flax together. Amplified Bible “You shall not wear a fabric made of wool and linen blended together [a fabric pagans believed to be magical]. Christian Standard Bible Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen. American Standard Version Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together. Contemporary English Version When you weave cloth for clothing, you can use thread made of flax or wool, but not both together. English Revised Version Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together. GOD'S WORD® Translation Never wear clothes made of wool and linen woven together. Good News Translation "Do not wear cloth made by weaving wool and linen together. International Standard Version "Don't wear material made from wool and linen mixed together. Majority Standard Bible Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. NET Bible You must not wear clothing made with wool and linen meshed together. New Heart English Bible You shall not wear a mixed stuff, wool and linen together. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woolen and linen together. World English Bible You shall not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou do not put on mixed material, wool and linens together. Young's Literal Translation 'Thou dost not put on a mixed cloth, wool and linen together. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not put on any thing adulterated, wool and linen together. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt not wear a garment that is woven of woollen and linen together. Catholic Public Domain Version You shall not wear a vestment which has been woven from both wool and linen. New American Bible You shall not wear cloth made from wool and linen woven together. New Revised Standard Version You shall not wear clothes made of wool and linen woven together. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall not wear a garment woven of different sorts of wool and cotton together. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall not wear a garment of wool and of linen together. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt not wear a mingled stuff, wool and linen together. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou shalt not wear a mingled garment, woollen and linen together. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Various Laws…10Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together. 11Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. 12You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.… Cross References Leviticus 19:19 You are to keep My statutes. You shall not crossbreed two different kinds of livestock; you shall not sow your fields with two kinds of seed; and you shall not wear clothing made of two kinds of material. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Leviticus 11:44-45 For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. Leviticus 20:25-26 You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. / You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own. Matthew 9:16 No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 1 Corinthians 5:6-7 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough? / Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. Colossians 3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways. ... 1 Corinthians 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. Treasury of Scripture You shall not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woolen and linen together. Leviticus 19:19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee. Jump to Previous Cloth Clothes Clothing Divers Linen Material Mingled Mixed Sorts Stuff Thread Together Wear Wool Woolen WovenJump to Next Cloth Clothes Clothing Divers Linen Material Mingled Mixed Sorts Stuff Thread Together Wear Wool Woolen WovenDeuteronomy 22 1. Of humanity toward brothers5. The sex is to be distinguished by apparel 6. The bird is not to be taken with her young ones 8. The house must have battlements 9. Confusion is to be avoided 12. Tassels upon the vesture 13. The punishment of him who slanders his wife 22. of adultery 23. of rape 28. of fornication 30. of incest Do not wear clothes of wool and linen woven together. This command is part of a larger section in Deuteronomy that deals with various laws intended to set Israel apart as a holy nation. The prohibition against mixing wool and linen in clothing can be seen as a symbolic act of maintaining purity and separation, reflecting God's desire for Israel to be distinct from surrounding nations. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mixing different materials could symbolize a blending of different cultural or religious practices, which Israel was to avoid. This law may also have practical implications, as mixing fibers can affect the durability and quality of the fabric. Theologically, this command can be connected to the broader biblical theme of holiness and separation. Leviticus 19:19 contains a similar prohibition, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distinctiveness in various aspects of life. This law can also be seen as a type or shadow pointing to the purity and holiness of Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law perfectly. In the New Testament, believers are called to live lives that are set apart, reflecting the holiness of Christ (1 Peter 1:15-16). While this specific command is not directly applicable to Christians today, it serves as a reminder of the importance of living a life that is distinct and dedicated to God, avoiding compromise with worldly practices. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The recipients of the law, God's chosen people, who are being prepared to enter the Promised Land. 3. Promised Land The land of Canaan, which the Israelites are about to enter, where they are to live according to God's commandments. 4. Mount Sinai The place where Moses received the Law from God, which includes the commandment in Deuteronomy 22:11. 5. Ancient Near East The cultural and historical context in which these laws were given, where clothing often had symbolic and practical significance. Teaching Points Principle of SeparationThe command not to mix wool and linen symbolizes the broader biblical principle of separation between the holy and the common. As believers, we are called to live distinct lives that reflect God's holiness. Symbolism of Purity The prohibition against mixing fabrics can be seen as a metaphor for maintaining purity in our spiritual lives. We should strive to keep our hearts and actions pure, avoiding compromise with worldly values. Obedience to God's Commands This law reminds us of the importance of obedience to God's instructions, even when we may not fully understand their purpose. Trusting God's wisdom is crucial in our walk of faith. Cultural Context and Application While the specific command about fabrics may not apply directly today, the underlying principle of honoring God in all aspects of life remains relevant. We should seek to understand the cultural context of biblical commands to apply their principles appropriately.(11) A garment . . . of woollen and linen together.--In Ezekiel 44:17-18, the priests are altogether forbidden the use of woollen garments during their ministry. "The fine linen is the righteousness of saints" (Revelation 19:8), literally, their requirements. That is what they need. But it is said of the priests in Ezekiel, "They shall not gird themselves with anything that causeth sweat: That which cometh out of the man defileth him." Again, in God's dwelling-place, the interior or mishkan, the tabernacle where He abode, was of fine linen. The outer tent and coverings were of hair and skin and wool. The tabernacle where He dwells, and the earthly house of the tabernacle, must be kept distinct, while His tabernacle "remaineth among us in the midst of our uncleanness." (See Leviticus 16:16).Verse 11. - A garment of diverse sorts; sha'atnez, a kind of cloth in which threads of linen and threads of woollen were interwoven. The meaning of the word is uncertain. The LXX. render by κίβδηλος, "spurious, bad;" Aquila, by ἀντιδιακείμενον, "variously disposed, diverse." No Semitic etymology can be found for the word, and as the Hebrews derived the textile art from Egypt, the home of that art, the word is probably of Egyptian origin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notלֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no wear תִלְבַּשׁ֙ (ṯil·baš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe clothes שַֽׁעַטְנֵ֔ז (ša·‘aṭ·nêz) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8162: Linsey-woolsey of wool צֶ֥מֶר (ṣe·mer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6785: Wool and linen וּפִשְׁתִּ֖ים (ū·p̄iš·tîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6593: Flax, linen woven together. יַחְדָּֽו׃ (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly Links Deuteronomy 22:11 NIVDeuteronomy 22:11 NLT Deuteronomy 22:11 ESV Deuteronomy 22:11 NASB Deuteronomy 22:11 KJV Deuteronomy 22:11 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 22:11 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 22:11 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 22:11 French Bible Deuteronomy 22:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 22:11 You shall not wear a mixed stuff (Deut. De Du) |
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