Deuteronomy 19:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 19:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 19:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 19:6 — KJV
“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”
— Deuteronomy 19:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 19:6 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 19:6
“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”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:6: slayer, slay, hated
“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 19:6: avenger, blood, pursue
“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 19:6: 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 19:6: time, past, heb
“And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou art worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. worthy...: Heb. a man of death”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 19:6: hot, because, worthy
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