Deuteronomy 22:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:2 — KJV
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
— Deuteronomy 22:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:2 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 22:2
“When the sin, which they have sinned against it, is known, then the congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:2: know, then, bring
“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host. armed men: or, ranks by five”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:2: then, shalt, thine
“And Saul said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning light, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever seemeth good unto thee. Then said the priest, Let us draw near hither unto God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:2: nigh, then, own
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:2: brother, know, thine
“Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:2: know, then, thine
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