Deu 23:17-18 | TNotes | STEP | 23:17 A temple prostitute was commonly a part of Canaanite religious rituals, but they were forbidden in Israel.

‏ Deuteronomy 23:17-18

23:17 ^a A temple prostitute was commonly a part of Canaanite religious rituals, but they were forbidden in Israel.
23:18 ^b a man: The Hebrew word (literally a dog) was a derogatory term for homosexual men, who often took part in Canaanite religious ceremonies.