Deuteronomy 21:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:4 — KJV
“And the elders of that city shall bring down the heifer unto a rough valley, which is neither eared nor sown, and shall strike off the heifer's neck there in the valley:”
— Deuteronomy 21:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:4 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 21:4
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:4: bring, rough, neither
“If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the LORD; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the LORD a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:4: bring, rough, nor
“And ye shall eat neither bread, nor parched corn, nor green ears, until the selfsame day that ye have brought an offering unto your God: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:4: rough, neither, nor
“And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:4: bring, rough, nor
“And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:4: bring, down, neither
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