Deuteronomy 5:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 5:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 5:21 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manser..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 5:21 — KJV
“Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour's.”
— Deuteronomy 5:21 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 5:21 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 5:21
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:21: shalt, neighbour, wife
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:21: neither, wife, house
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:21: shalt, manservant, maidservant
“When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken. neither...: Heb. not any thing shall pass upon him”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:21: neither, wife, ass
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:21: shalt, manservant, maidservant
Pray Deuteronomy 5:21
Generate a Prayer from Deuteronomy 5:21
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse