Deuteronomy 10:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 10:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 10:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not pers..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 10:17 — KJV
“For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:”
— Deuteronomy 10:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 10:17 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 10:17
“But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:17: lord, god, gods
“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:17: lord, god, gods
“Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:17: lord, god, gods
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:17: lord, god, great
“And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:17: lord, god, gods
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