Deuteronomy 21:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:11 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:11 — KJV
“And seest among the captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, that thou wouldest have her to thy wife;”
— Deuteronomy 21:11 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:11 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 21:11
“But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife. a man's...: Heb. married to an husband”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:11: woman, hast, wife
“Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well. pleaseth...: Heb. is right in mine eyes”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:11: among, woman, wife
“Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:11: beautiful, woman, wife
“And he said unto him, Say now unto her, Behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; what is to be done for thee? wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host? And she answered, I dwell among mine own people.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:11: among, hast, wouldest
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:11: woman, desire
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