Deuteronomy 17:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:19 — KJV
“And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:”
— Deuteronomy 17:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:19 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 17:19
“That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:19: days, life, may
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:19: days, may, learn
“Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:19: may, learn, fear
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:19: may, lord, god
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:19: days, may, lord
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