Deuteronomy 21:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the elders of that city, that are next unto the slain man, shall wash their hands over the heifer that is behead..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:6 — KJV
“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:”
— Deuteronomy 21:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:6 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 21:6
“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;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:6: elders, city, next
“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:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:6: elders, city, heifer
“And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer: river: or, valley”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:6: city, over, valley
“And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:6: elders, city, over
“I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:6: elders, city, over
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