Deuteronomy 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 12:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 12:9 — KJV
“For ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the LORD your God giveth you.”
— Deuteronomy 12:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 12:9 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 12:9
“Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:9: rest, inheritance, lord
“And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:9: come, inheritance, lord
“Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:9: rest, lord, god
“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? manner: Heb. law”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:9: yet, come, lord
“And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoken of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 12:9: yet, come, lord
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