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Deuteronomy 14:26 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Deuteronomy 14:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 14 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Deuteronomy 14:26 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 14:26
Thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after (תְּאַוֶּה נַפְשְׁךָ, te'aveh nafshekha, 'your soul desires')—Astonishingly, God permits buying oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth. This isn't license for gluttony but demonstration that worship includes joy, celebration, and material blessing.Legalists have seized on strong drink (שֵׁכָר, shekar, fermented beverage) to prove teetotalism, ignoring Scripture's consistent distinction: drunkenness is sinful (Ephesians 5:18), but drinking is permissible (Psalm 104:15, John 2:1-...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 14:26
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“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”
“and tested God in the wasteland.”
“and to your house”
“and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple”
“as he has promised you”
“All things are lawful unto me”
“and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to”
“which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel”
“sheep”
“and to one hundred measures of wheat”