Deuteronomy 22:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:26 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth again..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:26 — KJV
“But unto the damsel thou shalt do nothing; there is in the damsel no sin worthy of death: for as when a man riseth against his neighbour, and slayeth him, even so is this matter:”
— Deuteronomy 22:26 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:26 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 22:26
“Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. them that...: Heb. the men of thy contention they...: Heb. the men of thy war”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:26: shalt, nothing, against
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:26: shalt, against, neighbour
“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. shall light: or, shall cause to ascend it: Heb. the face of it”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:26: shalt, against, even
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:26: sin, against, even
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:26: sin, against, neighbour
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