Deuteronomy 20:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 20:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 20:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:4 — KJV
“For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.”
— Deuteronomy 20:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:4 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 20:4
“And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:4: lord, god, against
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:4: lord, god, against
“And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:4: lord, fight, against
“The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:4: lord, god, against
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:4: lord, fight, against
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