Deuteronomy 16:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 16:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 16:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 16:12 — KJV
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt: and thou shalt observe and do these statutes.”
— Deuteronomy 16:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 16:12 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 16:12
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:12: shalt, remember, wast
“But thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee thence: therefore I command thee to do this thing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:12: shalt, remember, wast
“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:12: shalt, remember, wast
“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 16:12: egypt, these, statutes
“And as for thee, if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes and my judgments;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 16:12: shalt, observe, statutes
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