Deuteronomy 19:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 19:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 19:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 19:4 — KJV
“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past; in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
— Deuteronomy 19:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 19:4 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 19:4
“That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that fleeing unto one of these cities he might live:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:4: slayer, flee, thither
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past. slay...: Heb. smite him in life in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:4: slayer, hated, time
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at...: Heb. by error”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:4: slayer, flee, thither
“And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past. in times...: Heb. yesterday, third day”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:4: time, past, heb
“And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: in times...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:4: time, past, heb
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