Deuteronomy 11:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 11:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 11:28 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command yo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 11:28 — KJV
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
— Deuteronomy 11:28 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 11:28 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 11:28
“And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:28: obey, commandments, lord
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:28: lord, god, turn
“But if ye turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments, which I have set before you, and shall go and serve other gods, and worship them;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:28: commandments, god, turn
“And thou shalt not go aside from any of the words which I command thee this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:28: god, aside, command
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 11:28: lord, turn, aside
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