Deuteronomy 19:7

“Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee.”

"Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee." - Deuteronomy 19:7
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What does Deuteronomy 19:7 mean?

Deuteronomy 19:7 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee." This verse is part of a passage in which God instructs the Israelites to set aside cities as places of refuge for those who…

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Sanctuary and Separation: Finding Refuge in God

In Deuteronomy 19:7, we read, "Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt separate three cities for thee." This simple command from God, steeped in legal and practical significance for the Israelites, brings forth profound spiritual truths that transcend time and culture. To…

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A Prayer for Guidance and Protection: Embracing the Refuge of Divine Cities

Heavenly Father, As we come before You in prayer, we are reminded of the profound wisdom encapsulated in your Word, specifically in Deuteronomy 19:7 where You command, "Thou shalt separate three cities for thee." Lord, this directive resonates deeply within our hearts, calling…

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Deuteronomy 19:12 - "Then the elders of his city shall send and fetch him thence, and deliver him into the hand of the avenger of blood, that he may die."
Deuteronomy 19:17 - "Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;"
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