Deuteronomy 17:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 17:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 17:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 17:4 — KJV
“And it be told thee, and thou hast heard of it, and enquired diligently, and, behold, it be true, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel:”
— Deuteronomy 17:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 17:4 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 17:4
“Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:4: diligently, behold, thing
“And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:4: heard, thing, wrought
“Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. thy...: Heb. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:4: told, hast, heard
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ask ye now among the heathen, who hath heard such things: the virgin of Israel hath done a very horrible thing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:4: heard, thing, such
“Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 17:4: hast, behold, thing
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