Deuteronomy 10:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 10:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 10:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 10:19 — KJV
“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
— Deuteronomy 10:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 10:19 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 10:19
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:19: love, stranger, strangers
“Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:19: stranger, strangers, land
“Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:19: stranger, strangers, land
“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:19: stranger, strangers, land
“For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:19: stranger, strangers, land
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