Deuteronomy 19:6
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“Lest the avenger of the blood pursue the slayer, while his heart is hot, and overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him; whereas he was not worthy of death, inasmuch as he hated him not in time past.”Deuteronomy 19:6
What Does Deuteronomy 19:6 Mean?
Deuteronomy 19:6 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justice.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 19:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 35:12“And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment.”Numbers 35:19“The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.”1 Thessalonians 5:4“But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.”Numbers 35:27“And the revenger of blood find him without the borders of the city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood kill the slayer; he shall not be guilty of blood:”Deuteronomy 19:4“And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past;”Deuteronomy 21:22“And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree:”Joshua 20:5“And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime.”2 Samuel 14:7“And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.”Jeremiah 26:15“But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.”
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