Deuteronomy 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 2:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 2:4 — KJV
“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
— Deuteronomy 2:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 2:4 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 2:4
“And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:4: pass, through, brethren
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:4: people, saying, take
“And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:4: saying, pass, through
“Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:4: command, people, saying
“Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God. yourselves: Heb. your souls”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 2:4: take, good, heed
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