Deuteronomy 20:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 20:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 20:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:16 — KJV
“But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee for an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:”
— Deuteronomy 20:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:16 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 20:16
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:16: cities, these, lord
“And it shall come to pass, when thou shalt shew this people all these words, and they shall say unto thee, Wherefore hath the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? or what is our iniquity? or what is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:16: these, people, lord
“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every stature to hunt souls! Will ye hunt the souls of my people, and will ye save the souls alive that come unto you? armholes: or, elbows”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:16: people, lord, god
“If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:16: cities, lord, god
“Ye shall not eat of any thing that dieth of itself: thou shalt give it unto the stranger that is in thy gates, that he may eat it; or thou mayest sell it unto an alien: for thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother's milk.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:16: people, lord, god
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