Deuteronomy 17:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:20 — KJV
“That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.”
— Deuteronomy 17:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:20 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 17:20
“And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:20: right, hand, left
“But the children of Israel walked upon dry land in the midst of the sea; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:20: right, hand, left
“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 17:20: turn, right, hand
“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 17:20: turn, right, hand
“Be ye therefore very courageous to keep and to do all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, that ye turn not aside therefrom to the right hand or to the left;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:20: turn, aside, right
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