Judges 10:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 10:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 10:16 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Isra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 10:16 — KJV
“And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. strange...: Heb. gods of strangers grieved: Heb. shortened”
— Judges 10:16 (KJV)
Judges 10:16 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 10:16
“Now therefore put away, said he, the strange gods which are among you, and incline your heart unto the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Judges 10:16: put, away, strange
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with Judges 10:16: put, away, strange
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers; and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of the strangers of the land, whither they go to be among them, and will forsake me, and break my covenant which I have made with them. sleep: Heb. lie down”
Shares key themes with Judges 10:16: strange, gods, among
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with Judges 10:16: put, away, strange
“When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered”
Shares key themes with Judges 10:16: among, lord, soul
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