Deuteronomy 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 11:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 11:17 — KJV
“And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.”
— Deuteronomy 11:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 11:17 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 11:17
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:17: then, lord, kindled
“Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:17: then, rain, land
“Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:17: lord, land, perish
“Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:17: then, heaven, rain
“Then hear thou from heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, when thou hast taught them the good way, wherein they should walk; and send rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an inheritance.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:17: then, heaven, rain
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