Deuteronomy 13:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 13:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 13:15 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 13:15 — KJV
“Thou shalt surely smite the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword, destroying it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof, with the edge of the sword.”
— Deuteronomy 13:15 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 13:15 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 13:15
“And that day Joshua took Makkedah, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof he utterly destroyed, them, and all the souls that were therein; he let none remain: and he did to the king of Makkedah as he did unto the king of Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 13:15: edge, sword, utterly
“And they took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof, and all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining, according to all that he had done to Eglon; but destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 13:15: edge, sword, utterly
“And he took it, and the king thereof, and all the cities thereof; and they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that were therein; he left none remaining: as he had done to Hebron, so he did to Debir, and to the king thereof; as he had done also to Libnah, and to her king.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 13:15: edge, sword, utterly
“And they smote all the souls that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them: there was not any left to breathe: and he burnt Hazor with fire. any...: Heb. any breath”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 13:15: edge, sword, destroying
“And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 13:15: shalt, smite, edge
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