Deuteronomy 27:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 27:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 27:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 27:12 — KJV
“These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:”
— Deuteronomy 27:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 27:12 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 27:12
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:12: mount, gerizim, bless
“And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:12: bless, people, come
“These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, Israel: or, Jacob”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:12: these, simeon, levi
“The sons of Leah; Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, and Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Zebulun:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:12: simeon, levi, judah
“And Jacob their father said unto them, Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:12: these, simeon, joseph
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