Deuteronomy 25:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 25:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 25:7 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 25:7 — KJV
“And if the man like not to take his brother's wife, then let his brother's wife go up to the gate unto the elders, and say, My husband's brother refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel, he will not perform the duty of my husband's brother. brother's: or, next kinsman's”
— Deuteronomy 25:7 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 25:7 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 25:7
“If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's brother unto her. her husband's...: or, her next kinsman”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:7: take, brother, wife
“Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:7: like, then, let
“Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:7: like, then, say
“And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: do thou...: or, get thee riches, or, power be famous: Heb. proclaim thy name”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:7: like, gate, elders
“And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. Ichabod: that is, Where is the glory? or, There is no glory”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:7: take, say, husband
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