Deuteronomy 22:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:21 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with sto..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:21 — KJV
“Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father's house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you.”
— Deuteronomy 22:21 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:21 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 22:21
“Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:21: then, bring, damsel
“And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:21: men, city, stone
“And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. bondmen”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:21: house, men, stone
“And they shall amerce him in an hundred shekels of silver, and give them unto the father of the damsel, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a virgin of Israel: and she shall be his wife; he may not put her away all his days.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:21: damsel, father, because
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:21: then, die, israel
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