Deuteronomy 18:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 18:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 18:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 18:9 — KJV
“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
— Deuteronomy 18:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 18:9 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 18:9
“When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:9: art, come, land
“Thou shalt prepare thee a way, and divide the coasts of thy land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every slayer may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:9: art, into, land
“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 18:9: art, come, lord
“Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a priest of them that are no gods. to consecrate...: Heb. to fill his hand”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:9: come, land, lord
“And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. present: Heb. found from...: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 18:9: art, lord, god
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