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Deuteronomy 22:8
New Century Version
Deuteronomy 22:8
New Century Version
8 When you build a new house, build a low wall around the edge of the roof[a] so you will not be guilty if someone falls off the roof.
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- 22:8 roof In Bible times houses were built with flat roofs. The roof was used for drying things such as flax and fruit. And it was used as an extra room, as a place for worship, and as a cool place to sleep in the summer.
Deuteronomy 22:8
New International Version
Deuteronomy 22:8
New International Version
8 When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.(A)
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