Deuteronomy 16:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. as...: Heb. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:17 — KJV
“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee. as...: Heb. according to the gift of his hand”
— Deuteronomy 16:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:17 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 16:17
“And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord. blessing: or, present follow...: Heb. walk at the feet of, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:17: give, blessing, lord
“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. failed: Heb. fallen”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:17: give, according, lord
“Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:17: every, give, lord
“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:17: give, according, lord
“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 16:17: give, according, blessing
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