Deuteronomy 20:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 20:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 20:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthea..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 20:8 — KJV
“And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart. faint: Heb. melt”
— Deuteronomy 20:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 20:8 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 20:8
“And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:8: officers, speak, people
“And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah. neither...: Heb. let not thy heart be tender”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:8: say, fainthearted, let
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:8: people, say, brethren
“And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. pleased...: Heb. was good in the eyes of Pharaoh”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:8: say, house, brethren
“And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 20:8: people, let, house
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