Deuteronomy 17:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:14 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:14 — KJV
“When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;”
— Deuteronomy 17:14 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:14 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 17:14
“And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest therein;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:14: art, come, land
“For ye shall pass over Jordan to go in to possess the land which the LORD your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwell therein.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:14: land, lord, god
“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:14: art, come, land
“Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:14: land, lord, god
“And they said unto him, There came a man up to meet us, and said unto us, Go, turn again unto the king that sent you, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Is it not because there is not a God in Israel, that thou sendest to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron? therefore thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:14: art, come, lord
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