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Deuteronomy 15:7 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 15:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 15 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”
Deuteronomy 15:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 15:7
The command: 'If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother.' The specific situation: poverty exists despite covenant blessing. The prohibition: don't 'harden heart' (amats levav, אָמַץ לֵבָב, strengthen/harden heart against) or 'shut hand' (qaphats yad, קָפַץ יָד, close fist). Hard hearts produce closed hands. The designation 'thy poor brother' emphasizes covenant relationship—these aren't strangers but family. Generosity isn't optional...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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“saying”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“he will also cry out”
“but went and cast him into prison”