Deuteronomy 4:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:42 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:42 — KJV
“That the slayer might flee thither, which should kill his neighbour unawares, and hated him not in times past; and that fleeing unto one of these cities he might live:”
— Deuteronomy 4:42 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:42 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 4:42
“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past; in...: Heb. from yesterday the third day”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:42: slayer, flee, thither
“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:42: flee, thither, kill
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:42: might, flee, thither
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at...: Heb. by error”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:42: slayer, flee, thither
“That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:42: slayer, flee, thither
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