Deuteronomy 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 1:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between eve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 1:16 — KJV
“And I charged your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him.”
— Deuteronomy 1:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:16
“Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us. for this...: or, till this matter be dispatched”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:16: judges, time, judge
“I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:16: time, hear, judge
“But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:16: judges, hear, judge
“Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the LORD. against thee: of, of thee”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:16: saying, hear, every
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: Execute...: Heb. Judge judgment of truth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:16: saying, judge, every
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