Deuteronomy 1:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 1:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 1:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 1:17 — KJV
“Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God's: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it. respect...: Heb. acknowledge faces”
— Deuteronomy 1:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 1:17 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 1:17
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:17: judgment, hear, god
“For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great host into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:17: judgment, small, great
“And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. withdrew...: Heb. they gave a withdrawing shoulder”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:17: judgment, hear, hard
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:17: hear, god, cause
“Judah is gone into captivity because of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, she findeth no rest: all her persecutors overtook her between the straits. because of great...: Heb. for the greatness of servitude”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:17: well, great, cause
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