Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 10:19 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Deuteronomy 10:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 10 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Deuteronomy 10:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:19
Love ye therefore the stranger—The Hebrew ahav (love) is commanded toward the ger (sojourner), extending covenant loyalty beyond ethnic Israel. For ye were strangers in the land of Egypt grounds the command in Israel's collective memory: they experienced oppression as foreigners and must not replicate Egypt's cruelty. This is applied theology—doctrine (God's character, v. 17-18) produces ethics (love the stranger).Jesus radicalizes this in the Good Samaritan parable (Luke 10:25-37), making a despised foreigner the hero who fulfills 'love your neighbor.' Ephesians 2:19 reverses the metaphor: Ge...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 10:19
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“and sees his brother in need”
“as we have opportunity”
“except this stranger?,There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.,,,,,,,,”
“and do good”
“You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live.”