Deuteronomy 28:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:47 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:47 — KJV
“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;”
— Deuteronomy 28:47 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:47 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 28:47
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:47: because, lord, god
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:47: lord, god, heart
“And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:47: because, lord, god
“And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:47: because, lord, god
“Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; their...: Heb. their station was at the hand of the sons of Aaron”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:47: because, lord, god
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