Deuteronomy 17:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:12 — KJV
“And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. and will...: Heb. not to hearken”
— Deuteronomy 17:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:12 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 17:12
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:12: lord, god, shalt
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:12: hearken, lord, god
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:12: before, lord, die
“The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. melted: Heb. flowed”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:12: before, lord, god
“And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. strange...: Heb. gods of strangers grieved: Heb. shortened”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:12: lord, god, put
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