Deuteronomy 28:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:23 — KJV
“And thy heaven that is over thy head shall be brass, and the earth that is under thee shall be iron.”
— Deuteronomy 28:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:23 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 28:23
“And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:23: heaven, over, brass
“And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:23: heaven, over, earth
“And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:23: heaven, brass, earth
“And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that was under him went away.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:23: heaven, head, earth
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:23: heaven, over, earth
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