Deuteronomy 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:8 — KJV
“Ye shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes.”
— Deuteronomy 12:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:8 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 12:8
“In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
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“In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
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“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:8: after, here, day
“Every bed whereon she lieth all the days of her issue shall be unto her as the bed of her separation: and whatsoever she sitteth upon shall be unclean, as the uncleanness of her separation.”
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“Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:8: here, day, whatsoever
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