Deuteronomy 10:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 10:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 10:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 10:16 — KJV
“Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.”
— Deuteronomy 10:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 10:16 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 10:16
“The king said moreover to Shimei, Thou knowest all the wickedness which thine heart is privy to, that thou didst to David my father: therefore the LORD shall return thy wickedness upon thine own head;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:16: therefore, heart, more
“For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. falleth: Heb. forsaketh”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:16: therefore, heart, more
“Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:16: circumcise, foreskin, heart
“Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:16: therefore, heart, more
“Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:16: circumcise, heart, stiffnecked
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