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Deuteronomy 21:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth”
Deuteronomy 21:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:5
And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried. Priestly involvement ensures religious authority oversees this legal-ceremonial ritual. The Levites' presence sanctifies the proceedings and represents God's perspective in determining community innocence.The phrase the LORD thy God hath chosen establishes divine appointment. Priests serve not by human selection but God's sovereign designation. Their authority derives from divine ...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:5
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“that he should sanctify the most holy things”
“to bear the ark of the covenant of Yahweh”
“and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.”
“between whom the controversy is”
“to stand to minister in the name of Yahweh”
“saying”
“between blood and blood”