Deuteronomy 17:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:17 — KJV
“Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.”
— Deuteronomy 17:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:17 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 17:17
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:17: neither, heart, turn
“And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:17: wives, heart, turn
“For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:17: wives, heart, turn
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:17: greatly, silver, gold
“And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:17: neither, heart, turn
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