Deuteronomy 24:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 24:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 24:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 24:4 — KJV
“Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.”
— Deuteronomy 24:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 24:4 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 24:4
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:4: take, wife, before
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:4: away, again, lord
“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:4: after, abomination, lord
“His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. accursed...: Heb. the curse of God”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:4: defiled, lord, shalt
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 24:4: away, may, take
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