Deuteronomy 15:6
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.”Deuteronomy 15:6
What Does Deuteronomy 15:6 Mean?
Deuteronomy 15:6 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Stewardship, and Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 15:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 28:12“The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.”1 Kings 4:21“And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.”Proverbs 22:7“The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”Nehemiah 9:27“Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.”Psalms 37:21“The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.”Ezra 4:20“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.”Psalms 37:26“He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Deuteronomy 28:44“He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.”1 Kings 4:24“For he had dominion over all the region on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.”2 Chronicles 9:26“And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt.”
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