Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 22:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Deuteronomy 22:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 22 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.”
Deuteronomy 22:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 22:8
Safety regulations: 'When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.' Flat roofs required protective walls (ma'aqeh, מַעֲקֶה, railing/parapet) preventing falls. This applies covenant love to daily safety—'love thy neighbor' includes practical protection. The phrase 'bring not blood upon thine house' indicates legal/moral guilt for preventable deaths. Negligence equals guilt. This establishes principle: responsibility for others' safety extends to property design. Modern building codes, work...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 22:8
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“they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up”
“that you have all gone up to the housetops?”
“and the houses of the kings of Judah”
“that David arose from off his bed”
“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
“and got close to the city”
“speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear”
“take up a lamentation over Pharaoh king of Egypt”