Deuteronomy 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:16 — KJV
“He shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best: thou shalt not oppress him. liketh...: Heb. is good for him”
— Deuteronomy 23:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:16 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 23:16
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:16: dwell, among, place
“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 23:16: place, one, where
“And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury. be made...: Heb. be healed”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:16: even, place, one
“He shall enter peaceably even upon the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them the prey, and spoil, and riches: yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a time. peaceably...: or, into the peaceable and fat, etc forecast...: Heb. think his thoughts”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:16: even, among, place
“Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, and the lion's whelp, and none made them afraid?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:16: dwell, even, place
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