Deuteronomy 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 2:3 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 2:3 — KJV
“Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.”
— Deuteronomy 2:3 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 2:3 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 2:3
“Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer. mighty...: Heb. voices of God”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:3: long, enough
“Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:3: mountain, turn
“In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land did belong.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:3: long, turn
“Let me pass through thy land: we will not turn into the fields, or into the vineyards; we will not drink of the waters of the well: but we will go along by the king's high way, until we be past thy borders.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:3: long, turn
“And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:3: mountain, turn
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