Deuteronomy 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 26:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 26:16 — KJV
“This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
— Deuteronomy 26:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 26:16 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 26:16
“If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:16: lord, god, statutes
“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:16: day, lord, god
“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 26:16: day, lord, god
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:16: day, lord, god
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 26:16: lord, god, these
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