Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 14:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Deuteronomy 14:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 14 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.”
Deuteronomy 14:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Deuteronomy 14:1
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 14:1
Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead. Israel's identity as children of the LORD establishes the foundation for distinctive holiness. Covenant relationship demands covenant behavior - God's children must reflect their Father's character.The prohibitions against cutting flesh and shaving in mourning practices distinguished Israel from pagan neighbors who engaged in these rituals. Canaanite and other ancient Near Eastern peoples mutilated their bodies as expressions of grief or attempts to appease death deities...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 14:1
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“through faith in Christ Jesus.”
“it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God”
“And it shall come to pass”
“which can't be measured nor numbered; and it will come to pass that”
“to them he gave the right to become God's children”
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit”
“neither shall men lament for them”
“for whom are all things”
“from Shiloh”