Deuteronomy 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LOR..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:2 — KJV
“Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.”
— Deuteronomy 16:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:2 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 16:2
“And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:2: shalt, lord, god
“But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:2: shalt, sacrifice, passover
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:2: shalt, lord, god
“But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:2: shalt, lord, god
“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: your choice...: Heb. the choice of your vows”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:2: sacrifice, lord, god
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