Deuteronomy 23:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the co..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:2 — KJV
“A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the LORD.”
— Deuteronomy 23:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:2 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 23:2
“The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:2: enter, into, congregation
“In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:2: congregation, lord, even
“And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:2: enter, into, congregation
“Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the LORD continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:2: congregation, lord, even
“From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:2: enter, into, congregation
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