Deuteronomy 25:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 25:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 25:1 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall just..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 25:1 — KJV
“If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.”
— Deuteronomy 25:1 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 25:1 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 25:1
“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:1: judge, then, justify
“Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:1: controversy, between, men
“For all manner of trespass, whether it be for ox, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for any manner of lost thing, which another challengeth to be his, the cause of both parties shall come before the judges; and whom the judges shall condemn, he shall pay double unto his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:1: men, come, judges
“Then the congregation shall judge between the slayer and the revenger of blood according to these judgments:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:1: between, men, judgment
“And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. came: Heb. to come”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:1: controversy, men, come
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