Deuteronomy 28:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:12 — KJV
“The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.”
— Deuteronomy 28:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:12 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 28:12
“For the LORD thy God blesseth thee, as he promised thee: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, but thou shalt not borrow; and thou shalt reign over many nations, but they shall not reign over thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:12: lord, bless, shalt
“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:12: lord, give, bless
“Unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all that thou settest thine hand to in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:12: lord, land, bless
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:12: lord, good, give
“And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:12: lord, good, heaven
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