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Deuteronomy 15:4 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 15:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 15 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it: Save: or, To the end that there be no poor among you”
Deuteronomy 15:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:4
Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the LORD shall greatly bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit it. This verse presents God's ideal - faithful covenant obedience should result in elimination of poverty. If Israel kept God's commands, His blessing would ensure no permanent poor class existed.The phrase there shall be no poor among you is both promise and goal. Obedience to sabbatical laws, gleaning regulations, and other social legislation would prevent systemic poverty from developing. Periodic debt release and land redistribution (Jubilee) maintaine...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 15:4
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“and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall your light rise in darkness”
“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”
“because he has no portion nor inheritance with you”
“if you shall listen diligently to the voice of Yahweh your God”
“in the fruit of your body”
“and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate”
“but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.”