Deuteronomy 15:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 15:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 15:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired serva..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 15:18 — KJV
“It shall not seem hard unto thee, when thou sendest him away free from thee; for he hath been worth a double hired servant to thee, in serving thee six years: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest.”
— Deuteronomy 15:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 15:18 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 15:18
“Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. be ye...: Heb. harden not your necks yield...: Heb. give the hand”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:18: hard, away, hath
“For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:18: hath, years, lord
“And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:18: hath, lord, god
“And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the LORD thy God with a tribute of a freewill offering of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the LORD thy God, according as the LORD thy God hath blessed thee: a tribute: or, sufficiency”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:18: free, hath, lord
“And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. his servant: or, servant to them”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:18: servant, lord, god
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