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Deuteronomy 12:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 12:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 12 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Deuteronomy 12:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 12:20
Future territorial expansion: 'When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.' This anticipates blessing of increased territory making sanctuary even more distant. God accommodates this by permitting meat consumption despite distance. The phrase 'enlarge thy border' recalls promises to Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21). God's blessing (territorial expansion) creates practical challenges (distance from sanctuary), which His law addresses. Thi...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 12:20
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“as he has sworn to your fathers”
“and Lebanon”
“your God”
“and you will spread abroad to the west”
“saying”
“you may kill and eat flesh within all your gates”
“saying”
“For he satisfieth the longing soul”
“Sea of Reeds} even to the sea of the Philistines”
“and said”