Deuteronomy 24:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 24:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 24:14 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 24:14 — KJV
“Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:”
— Deuteronomy 24:14 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 24:14 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 24:14
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:14: shalt, poor, brethren
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:14: shalt, servant, within
“Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:14: shalt, oppress, strangers
“Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:14: shalt, oppress, strangers
“Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:14: shalt, land, within
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