Deuteronomy 24:16
Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 24
“The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”Deuteronomy 24:16
What Does Deuteronomy 24:16 Mean?
Deuteronomy 24:16 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 24, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 24:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ezekiel 18:20“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.”2 Chronicles 25:4“But he slew not their children, but did as it is written in the law in the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.”Jeremiah 31:29“In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.”2 Kings 14:6“But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”2 Kings 14:5“And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.”Jeremiah 31:30“But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shall be set on edge.”Numbers 26:11“Notwithstanding the children of Korah died not.”Daniel 6:24“And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den.”Genesis 38:24“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”1 Samuel 22:16“And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father’s house.”2 Kings 9:26“Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD.”
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