Deuteronomy 15:7
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:”Deuteronomy 15:7
What Does Deuteronomy 15:7 Mean?
Deuteronomy 15:7 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 15, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Care for the Poor, Generosity, and Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 15:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 3:17“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Luke 6:30“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.”Proverbs 28:27“He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.”Ecclesiastes 11:1“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.”Proverbs 22:9“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”Matthew 5:42“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.”Leviticus 25:35“And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.”Deuteronomy 15:9“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Isaiah 58:10“And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noon day:”Psalms 112:5“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”Proverbs 21:13“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”James 2:15“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”Nehemiah 5:1“And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.”Job 31:16“If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail;”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”
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