Deuteronomy 21:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:18 — KJV
“If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:”
— Deuteronomy 21:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:18 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 21:18
“And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:18: stubborn, rebellious, son
“And his mother said unto him, Upon me be thy curse, my son: only obey my voice, and go fetch me them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:18: son, obey, voice
“Thus have we obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab our father in all that he hath charged us, to drink no wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons, nor our daughters;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:18: son, obey, voice
“The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:18: son, obey, father
“Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:18: son, obey, voice
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