Deuteronomy 14:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 14:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 14:26 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for stro..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 14:26 — KJV
“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”
— Deuteronomy 14:26 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 14:26 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 14:26
“When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:26: shalt, whatsoever, soul
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:26: shalt, whatsoever, soul
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful...: Heb. hard of spirit”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:26: soul, wine, strong
“For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. God...: Heb. Let king Adonijah live”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:26: oxen, sheep, drink
“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 14:26: whatsoever, soul, lusteth
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