Deuteronomy 22:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:3 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:3 — KJV
“In like manner shalt thou do with his ass; and so shalt thou do with his raiment; and with all lost thing of thy brother's, which he hath lost, and thou hast found, shalt thou do likewise: thou mayest not hide thyself.”
— Deuteronomy 22:3 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:3 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 22:3
“For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:3: manner, ass, raiment
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:3: ass, thing, brother
“Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:3: lost, thing, hath
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:3: shalt, ass, hath
“And when thou hast stayed three days, then thou shalt go down quickly, and come to the place where thou didst hide thyself when the business was in hand, and shalt remain by the stone Ezel. quickly: or, diligently: Heb. greatly when the...: Heb. in the day of the business Ezel: or, that sheweth the way”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:3: shalt, hast, hide
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