Deuteronomy 23:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:4 — KJV
“Because they met you not with bread and with water in the way, when ye came forth out of Egypt; and because they hired against thee Balaam the son of Beor of Pethor of Mesopotamia, to curse thee.”
— Deuteronomy 23:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:4 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 23:4
“Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:4: because, met, bread
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:4: egypt, against, balaam
“Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:4: because, bread, water
“And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:4: because, came, forth
“Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:4: against, balaam, son
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