Deuteronomy 15:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 15:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 15:5 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I comma..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 15:5 — KJV
“Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.”
— Deuteronomy 15:5 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 15:5 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 15:5
“But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:5: hearken, voice, lord
“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:5: hearken, voice, lord
“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:5: only, hearken, lord
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:5: hearken, voice, lord
“When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 15:5: hearken, voice, lord
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