Deuteronomy 15:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 15:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 15:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 15:17 — KJV
“Then thou shalt take an aul, and thrust it through his ear unto the door, and he shall be thy servant for ever. And also unto thy maidservant thou shalt do likewise.”
— Deuteronomy 15:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 15:17 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 15:17
“Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:17: then, aul, through
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:17: then, through, ear
“Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:17: then, aul, ear
“Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse...: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:17: then, aul, thrust
“Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse me: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:17: then, aul, thrust
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