Deuteronomy 23:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. prosperity: Heb. good" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:6 — KJV
“Thou shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. prosperity: Heb. good”
— Deuteronomy 23:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:6 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 23:6
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:6: seek, peace, nor
“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That...: Heb. If thou shalt”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:6: shalt, peace, heb
“And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee. require: Heb. choose”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:6: shalt, ever, heb
“And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto all the Levites that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of all”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:6: peace, days, heb
“And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed. fail: Heb. pass perish: Heb. be ended”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:6: nor, days, ever
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