Deuteronomy 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 2:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Ela..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 2:8 — KJV
“And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.”
— Deuteronomy 2:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 2:8 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 2:8
“Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:8: passed, seir, way
“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:8: brethren, children, esau
“So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:8: esau, seir, way
“But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt. harnessed: or, by five in a rank”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:8: children, through, way
“Then they went along through the wilderness, and compassed the land of Edom, and the land of Moab, and came by the east side of the land of Moab, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, but came not within the border of Moab: for Arnon was the border of Moab.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:8: passed, through, wilderness
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