Deuteronomy 21:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:7 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:7 — KJV
“And they shall answer and say, Our hands have not shed this blood, neither have our eyes seen it.”
— Deuteronomy 21:7 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:7 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 21:7
“A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A proud...: Heb. Haughty eyes”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:7: hands, shed, blood
“Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and shall ye possess the land?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:7: say, shed, blood
“When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:7: say, hands, shed
“And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:7: hands, shed, blood
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:7: answer, say, blood
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