Deuteronomy 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 2:5 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 2:5 — KJV
“Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession. no...: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot”
— Deuteronomy 2:5 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 2:5 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 2:5
“And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:5: meddle, give, land
“Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:5: give, land, because
“And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. discouraged: or, grieved: Heb. shortened”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:5: land, much, because
“And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:5: give, land, because
“But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him. But...: Heb. And as Absalom there was not a beautiful man in all Israel to praise greatly”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:5: much, foot, heb
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