Deuteronomy 10:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 10:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 10:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 10:8 — KJV
“At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.”
— Deuteronomy 10:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 10:8 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 10:8
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:8: lord, levi, ark
“So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:8: lord, ark, covenant
“The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:8: lord, separated, before
“Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:8: lord, levi, stand
“And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 10:8: lord, ark, covenant
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