Deuteronomy 22:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:14 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I cam..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:14 — KJV
“And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:”
— Deuteronomy 22:14 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:14 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 22:14
“And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:14: give, occasions, speech
“Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:14: against, bring, evil
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:14: bring, name, say
“Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:14: name, say, woman
“I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:14: give, evil, found
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