Deuteronomy 19:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 19:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 19:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 19:12 — KJV
“Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die.”
— Deuteronomy 19:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 19:12 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 19:12
“And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:12: then, deliver, into
“Then ye shall rise up from the ambush, and seize upon the city: for the LORD your God will deliver it into your hand.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:12: then, city, deliver
“And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. fetch: Heb. take unto us”
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“And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. Saul's...: Heb. the robe which was Saul's”
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“Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:12: then, send, fetch
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