Deuteronomy 25:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 25:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 25:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 25:18 — KJV
“How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.”
— Deuteronomy 25:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 25:18 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 25:18
“But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:18: how, met, way
“As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:18: how, way, even
“And it shall be, when they say unto thee, Wherefore sighest thou? that thou shalt answer, For the tidings; because it cometh: and every heart shall melt, and all hands shall be feeble, and every spirit shall faint, and all knees shall be weak as water: behold, it cometh, and shall be brought to pass, saith the Lord GOD. shall be weak...: Heb. shall go into water”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:18: met, feeble, faint
“And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:18: met, way, god
“And God met Balaam: and he said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and I have offered upon every altar a bullock and a ram.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:18: met, even, god
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