Deuteronomy 21:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:3 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, whic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:3 — KJV
“And it shall be, that the city which is next unto the slain man, even the elders of that city shall take an heifer, which hath not been wrought with, and which hath not drawn in the yoke;”
— Deuteronomy 21:3 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:3 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 21:3
“And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:3: city, next, slain
“But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee. take: Heb. spoil”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:3: city, even, take
“And he shall take the cedar wood, and the hyssop, and the scarlet, and the living bird, and dip them in the blood of the slain bird, and in the running water, and sprinkle the house seven times:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:3: slain, even, take
“This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:3: heifer, hath, yoke
“For Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of the Amorites, who had fought against the former king of Moab, and taken all his land out of his hand, even unto Arnon.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:3: city, even, take
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