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Deuteronomy 25:9 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 25:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 25 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.”
Deuteronomy 25:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 25:9
Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot—the ceremony of chalitzah (חֲלִיצָה, 'removal') publicly released both parties from levirate obligation. And spit in his face—not violent assault but ritualized contempt, probably spitting toward or before his face rather than directly on it. So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house—the declaration attached public shame to the refusal.Removing the sandal symbolized relinquishing property rights and authority (see Ruth 4:7-8, where the sandal transa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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Cross-References for Deuteronomy 25:9
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“to confirm all things: a man drew off his shoe”
“If her father had but spit in her face”
“saying”
“saying”
“and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair; I didn't hide my face from shame and spitting.”
“they stand aloof from me”
“who is preferred before me”
“spit on him”
“the wife of Mahlon”
“and took the reed and struck him on the head.”