Deuteronomy 23:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 23:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 23:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 23:8 — KJV
“The children that are begotten of them shall enter into the congregation of the LORD in their third generation.”
— Deuteronomy 23:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 23:8 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 23:8
“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.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:8: enter, into, congregation
“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the congregation of the LORD for ever:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:8: enter, into, congregation
“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 23:8: children, lord, third
“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 23:8: children, congregation, lord
“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 23:8: enter, into, congregation
Pray Deuteronomy 23:8
Generate a Prayer from Deuteronomy 23:8
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse