Deuteronomy 24:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 24:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 24:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 24:17 — KJV
“Thou shalt not pervert the judgment of the stranger, nor of the fatherless; nor take a widow's raiment to pledge:”
— Deuteronomy 24:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 24:17 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 24:17
“Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:17: judgment, stranger, nor
“He doth execute the judgment of the fatherless and widow, and loveth the stranger, in giving him food and raiment.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:17: judgment, stranger, fatherless
“Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:17: pervert, judgment, stranger
“If thou at all take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt deliver it unto him by that the sun goeth down:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:17: shalt, take, raiment
“Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:17: shalt, judgment, nor
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