Deuteronomy 15:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 15:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 15:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wantet..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 15:8 — KJV
“But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.”
— Deuteronomy 15:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 15:8 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 15:8
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:8: shalt, open, thine
“The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:8: shalt, open, thine
“Every thing that openeth the matrix in all flesh, which they bring unto the LORD, whether it be of men or beasts, shall be thine: nevertheless the firstborn of man shalt thou surely redeem, and the firstling of unclean beasts shalt thou redeem.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:8: shalt, open, thine
“And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:8: shalt, thine, hand
“And thou shalt not escape out of his hand, but shalt surely be taken, and delivered into his hand; and thine eyes shall behold the eyes of the king of Babylon, and he shall speak with thee mouth to mouth, and thou shalt go to Babylon. he shall...: Heb. his mouth shall speak to thy mouth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:8: shalt, thine, hand
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