Deuteronomy 12:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth. as long...: Heb. all thy da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:19 — KJV
“Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth. as long...: Heb. all thy days”
— Deuteronomy 12:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:19 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 12:19
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:19: thyself, long, heb
“Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? so...: Heb. for length of days?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:19: forsake, long, heb
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:19: take, heed, thyself
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:19: take, heed, thyself
“For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. destroy: Heb. blot out”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:19: earth, heb, days
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