Deuteronomy 12:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:22 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Even as the roebuck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat them: the unclean and the clean shall eat of them alike." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:22 — KJV
“Even as the roebuck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat them: the unclean and the clean shall eat of them alike.”
— Deuteronomy 12:22 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:22 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 12:22
“Thou shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean and the clean person shall eat it alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:22: roebuck, hart, shalt
“Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:22: roebuck, hart, eat
“And if thou offer a meat offering of thy firstfruits unto the LORD, thou shalt offer for the meat offering of thy firstfruits green ears of corn dried by the fire, even corn beaten out of full ears.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:22: even, eaten, shalt
“And the flesh that toucheth any unclean thing shall not be eaten; it shall be burnt with fire: and as for the flesh, all that be clean shall eat thereof.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:22: eaten, eat, unclean
“But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:22: even, eat, unclean
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