Deuteronomy 21:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:15 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:15 — KJV
“If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that was hated:”
— Deuteronomy 21:15 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:15 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 21:15
“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:15: two, one, born
“And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy firstborn; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:15: one, born, firstborn
“And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:15: one, another, born
“And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:15: born, children, firstborn
“These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:15: born, firstborn, son
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