Deuteronomy 12:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:30 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:30 — KJV
“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”
— Deuteronomy 12:30 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:30 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 12:30
“And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. present: Heb. found from...: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:30: following, after, nations
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:30: thyself, before, how
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:30: before, gods, saying
“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:30: take, heed, before
“Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight so that: Heb. only if”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:30: take, heed, before
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