Deuteronomy 25:9
25:8 Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her;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.
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then his brother’s wife shall come to him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face. She shall answer and say, “So shall it be done to the man who does not build up his brother’s house.”
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.
Then shall his brother’s wife come to 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 to that man that will not build up his brother’s house.
What does Deuteronomy 25:9 mean?
Deuteronomy 25:9 is a verse in the book of Deuteronomy, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include יְבֵמֶת (Yᵉbêmeth), נָגַשׁ (nâgash), עַיִן (ʻayin). It connects to 7 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
Psalms 16:5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. of mine: Heb. of my part
Lamentations 3:24The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. are: or, be ye
1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: peculiar: or, purchased praises: or, virtues
Revelation 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 1:6And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Deuteronomy 25:9.
And his name shall be called in Israel, The house of him that hath his shoe loosed.
Ezekiel 1:7And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. straight: Heb. a straight foot
Ezekiel 24:17Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men. Forbear: Heb. Be silent lips: Heb. upper lip
Ezekiel 24:23And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.
Ezekiel 9:6Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. utterly: Heb. to destruction
Frequently asked questions
What does Deuteronomy 25:9 say?
Deuteronomy 25:9 (King James Version) reads: "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."
Is Deuteronomy 25:9 in the Old or New Testament?
Deuteronomy 25:9 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Deuteronomy.
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