Matthew Poole and continuators on Deuteronomy 23:13

13 And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon: and it shall be when thou wilt ease thy self abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back, and cover that which cometh from thee .

The nature of which may be known from the use, which here follows.

Partly to prevent the annoyance of our selves or others; partly to preserve and exercise Modesty and Natural honesty; and principally that by such outward rites they might be inured to the greater reverence of the Divine Majesty, and the greater caution to avoid all real and moral uncleanness, especially now when it was most necessary so to do.

Marginal references: Heb. fittest [illegible: 1 word].