Deuteronomy 28:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:13 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:13 — KJV
“And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:”
— Deuteronomy 28:13 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:13 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 28:13
“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:13: lord, shalt, above
“Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:13: lord, only, hearken
“When thou shalt hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, to do that which is right in the eyes of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:13: lord, shalt, hearken
“But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:13: lord, hearken, commandments
“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 28:13: lord, head, shalt
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