Deuteronomy 27:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 27:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 27:5 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 27:5 — KJV
“And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up any iron tool upon them.”
— Deuteronomy 27:5 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 27:5 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 27:5
“As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:5: altar, lord, stones
“And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it. build...: Heb. build them with hewing”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:5: shalt, build, altar
“And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down. rock: Heb. strong place in the ordered...: or, in an orderly manner”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:5: shalt, build, altar
“Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:5: shalt, altar, lord
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 27:5: shalt, lord, god
Pray Deuteronomy 27:5
Generate a Prayer from Deuteronomy 27:5
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse