Deuteronomy 12:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:13 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:13 — KJV
“Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:”
— Deuteronomy 12:13 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:13 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 12:13
“And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:13: offer, burnt, offerings
“And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:13: take, heed, thyself
“An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:13: offer, burnt, offerings
“As it was taken off from the bullock of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall burn them upon the altar of the burnt offering.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:13: take, offer, burnt
“And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:13: offer, burnt, offerings
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