Deuteronomy 16:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:18 — KJV
“Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.”
— Deuteronomy 16:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:18 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 16:18
“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. gods: or, judges”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:18: judges, shalt, god
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:18: judges, officers, lord
“And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:18: judges, officers, god
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:18: judges, make, lord
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove violence and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord GOD. exactions: Heb. expulsions”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:18: lord, god, people
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