Deuteronomy 28:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:15 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 command..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:15 — KJV
“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:”
— Deuteronomy 28:15 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:15 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 28:15
“Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:15: come, hearken, voice
“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 28:15: come, pass, hearken
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:15: wilt, hearken, voice
“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 28:15: hearken, voice, lord
“And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto my commandments which I command you this day, to love the LORD your God, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:15: come, pass, hearken
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