Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 20:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 20:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 20 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it.”
Deuteronomy 20:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 20:5
What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? (מִי־הָאִישׁ אֲשֶׁר בָּנָה בַיִת־חָדָשׁ וְלֹא חֲנָכוֹ, mi-ha-ish asher banah bayit-chadash ve-lo chanakho)—the verb chanak (חָנַךְ) means to dedicate, inaugurate, initiate into use. This wasn't merely pragmatic exemption but theological: a man should enjoy the firstfruits of his labor before risking death. The same root gives us Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication.Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it—this compassionate exemption reveals God's care for human flourishing,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 20:5
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“to bring them to Jerusalem”
“wise men”
“the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds”
“and look how your brothers fare”
“which Yahweh your God gives you”
“the captains of thousands”
“Yahweh”