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14 then you shall enquire and make search and ask (A)diligently. And behold, if it is true and certain that such an abomination has been done among you, 15 you shall surely put the inhabitants of that city to the sword, devoting it to destruction,[a] all who are in it and its cattle, with the edge of the sword. 16 You shall gather all its spoil into the midst of its open square and (B)burn the city and all its spoil with fire, as a whole burnt offering to the Lord your God. It shall be a (C)heap for ever. It shall not be built again.

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  1. Deuteronomy 13:15 That is, setting apart (devoting) as an offering to the Lord (for destruction)