Deuteronomy 28:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:43 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:43 — KJV
“The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.”
— Deuteronomy 28:43 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:43 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 28:43
“But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:43: high, shalt, come
“And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. that follow...: Heb. that is at thy feet a great...: Heb. heat of anger”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:43: get, come, down
“And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:43: get, shalt, come
“Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:43: stranger, within, very
“After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:43: high, shalt, come
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