Deuteronomy 26:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 26:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 26:14 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 26:14 — KJV
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
— Deuteronomy 26:14 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 26:14 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 26:14
“For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies. mourning: or, mourning feast”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:14: mourning, neither, taken
“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:14: eaten, use, hearkened
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:14: thereof, taken, away
“And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man's hand.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:14: neither, taken, ought
“For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him. neither...: or, because God hath not taken away his life, he hath also devised means, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:14: neither, taken, away
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