Deuteronomy 17:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:11 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:11 — KJV
“According to the sentence of the law which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgment which they shall tell thee, thou shalt do: thou shalt not decline from the sentence which they shall shew thee, to the right hand, nor to the left.”
— Deuteronomy 17:11 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:11 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 17:11
“Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:11: according, law, right
“And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:11: decline, right, hand
“And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:11: tell, right, hand
“And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:11: law, teach, shalt
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:11: judgment, shalt, right
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