Deuteronomy 21:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 21:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 21:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 21:9 — KJV
“So shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.”
— Deuteronomy 21:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 21:9 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 21:9
“Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away the guilt of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:9: shalt, put, away
“If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:9: shalt, put, away
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:9: put, right, sight
“Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood, and put it upon the tip of the right ear of Aaron, and upon the tip of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:9: shalt, put, blood
“And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer an offering unto the LORD before the tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed unto that man; he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among his people:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 21:9: put, blood, among
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