Deuteronomy 1:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 1:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 1:28 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the c..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 1:28 — KJV
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
— Deuteronomy 1:28 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 1:28 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 1:28
“I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. had...: Heb. had seen much”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:28: heart, saying, than
“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:28: people, greater, than
“And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. multitude: Heb. fulness”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:28: people, greater, than
“Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:28: people, cities, great
“That they feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great city, as one of the royal cities, and because it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof were mighty. royal...: Heb. cities of the kingdom”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 1:28: greater, than, cities
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