Deuteronomy 14:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 14:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 14:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 14:23 — KJV
“And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.”
— Deuteronomy 14:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 14:23 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 14:23
“Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:23: eat, tithe, corn
“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 14:23: shalt, eat, before
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:23: shalt, eat, before
“Thou shalt eat it before the LORD thy God year by year in the place which the LORD shall choose, thou and thy household.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:23: shalt, eat, before
“But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:23: shalt, lord, god
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