Deuteronomy 26:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 26:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 26:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 26:4 — KJV
“And the priest shall take the basket out of thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the LORD thy God.”
— Deuteronomy 26:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 26:4 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 26:4
“Then the priest shall take the jealousy offering out of the woman's hand, and shall wave the offering before the LORD, and offer it upon the altar:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:4: priest, take, hand
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:4: take, thine, down
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:4: take, thine, down
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:4: take, thine, hand
“And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:4: priest, take, hand
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