Deuteronomy 14:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 14:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 14:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 14:2 — KJV
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”
— Deuteronomy 14:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 14:2 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 14:2
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:2: art, holy, people
“The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:2: art, holy, lord
“And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:2: holy, people, lord
“And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem for a people to himself, and to make him a name, and to do for you great things and terrible, for thy land, before thy people, which thou redeemedst to thee from Egypt, from the nations and their gods?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:2: art, people, god
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 14:2: art, people, lord
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