Deuteronomy 18:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 18:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 18:5 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his so..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 18:5 — KJV
“For the LORD thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the LORD, him and his sons for ever.”
— Deuteronomy 18:5 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 18:5 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 18:5
“And the priests the sons of Levi shall come near; for them the LORD thy God hath chosen to minister unto him, and to bless in the name of the LORD; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried: word: Heb. mouth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:5: lord, god, hath
“Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. None...: Heb. It is not to carry the ark of God, but for the Levites”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:5: lord, god, hath
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:5: lord, god, hath
“My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense. be not...: or, be not now deceived burn...: or, offer sacrifice”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:5: lord, hath, chosen
“If the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the LORD hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:5: lord, god, hath
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