Deuteronomy 22:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 22:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 22:30 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 22:30 — KJV
“A man shall not take his father's wife, nor discover his father's skirt.”
— Deuteronomy 22:30 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 22:30 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 22:30
“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:30: take, father, nor
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:30: take, father, wife
“But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:30: take, father, wife
“And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:30: take, father, wife
“Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 22:30: take, father, wife
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