Deuteronomy 25:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 25:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 25:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 25:8 — KJV
“Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;”
— Deuteronomy 25:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 25:8 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 25:8
“Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:8: then, call, speak
“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. are here: Heb. are found iniquity: or, punishment”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:8: then, city, say
“When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:8: then, speak, say
“Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:8: then, elders, call
“Thus speak unto the Levites, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 25:8: then, speak, say
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