Deuteronomy 23:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:13 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therew..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:13 — KJV
“And thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon; and it shall be, when thou wilt ease thyself abroad, thou shalt dig therewith, and shalt turn back and cover that which cometh from thee: wilt...: Heb. sittest down”
— Deuteronomy 23:13 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:13 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 23:13
“I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee. backs: Heb. neck”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:13: shalt, turn, back
“Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:13: shalt, thyself, therewith
“And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they returned, and corrupted themselves more than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them, and to bow down unto them; they ceased not from their own doings, nor from their stubborn way. corrupted...: or, were corrupt ceased...: Heb. let nothing fall of their”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:13: ease, turn, heb
“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 23:13: shalt, thyself, heb
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee. go up...: Heb. wander in going”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:13: turn, back, heb
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