Deuteronomy 24:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 24:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 24:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fathe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 24:20 — KJV
“When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. go...: Heb. bough it after thee”
— Deuteronomy 24:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 24:20 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 24:20
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:20: thine, shalt, over
“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. shall light: or, shall cause to ascend it: Heb. the face of it”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:20: shalt, over, again
“And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days. boughs of goodly trees: Heb. fruit of, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:20: tree, boughs, heb
“Out of Ephraim was there a root of them against Amalek; after thee, Benjamin, among thy people; out of Machir came down governors, and out of Zebulun they that handle the pen of the writer. handle: Heb. draw with”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:20: over, again, heb
“And it shall be, that in the morning, as soon as the sun is up, thou shalt rise early, and set upon the city: and, behold, when he and the people that is with him come out against thee, then mayest thou do to them as thou shalt find occasion. as thou shalt...: Heb. as thine hand shall find”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:20: thine, shalt, again
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