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Deuteronomy 21:8 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Deuteronomy 21:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 21 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. unto thy people of: Heb. in the midst, etc”
Deuteronomy 21:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 21:8
Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. The prayer for mercy acknowledges that even in innocence, the community needs divine grace. Murder in their territory, though not their fault, still defiles the land and grieves God.The appeal whom thou hast redeemed grounds the request in God's covenant relationship. Israel belongs to God by redemption; this relationship forms the basis for requesting His mercy and cleansing. Redemption creates obligation for both parties.Th...
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 21:8
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“and said”
“and drove us out”
“and there was handled the bosom of their virginity.”
“when David heard it”
“if you put me to death”
“it pollutes the land; and no expiation can be made for the land for the blood that is shed therein”
“chariots”
“And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.”
“Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.”
“from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah”