Deuteronomy 27:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 27:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 27:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 27:20 — KJV
“Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
— Deuteronomy 27:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 27:20 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 27:20
“Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:20: cursed, lieth, father
“Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:20: cursed, father, people
“Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:20: cursed, lieth, people
“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 27:20: cursed, wife, because
“And it shall be, when their fathers or their brethren come unto us to complain, that we will say unto them, Be favourable unto them for our sakes: because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war: for ye did not give unto them at this time, that ye should be guilty. Be favourable...: or, Gratify us in them”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:20: father, wife, because
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