Deuteronomy 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 1:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 1:12 — KJV
“How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?”
— Deuteronomy 1:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:12
“And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:12: alone, bear, burden
“Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:12: how, can, alone
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:12: can, myself, bear
“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:12: how, can, bear
“And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:12: myself, alone, bear
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