Deuteronomy 12:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your mai..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:12 — KJV
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
— Deuteronomy 12:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:12 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 12:12
“And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:12: lord, god, levite
“And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:12: rejoice, before, lord
“But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:12: rejoice, before, lord
“And the Levite that is within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:12: levite, within, gates
“Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:12: lord, god, hath
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