Deuteronomy 28:62
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:62 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:62 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:62 — KJV
“And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God.”
— Deuteronomy 28:62 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:62 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 28:62
“Because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD their God, but transgressed his covenant, and all that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded, and would not hear them, nor do them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:62: because, obey, voice
“But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:62: number, stars, heaven
“The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:62: stars, heaven, multitude
“Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:62: stars, heaven, multitude
“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 28:62: heaven, because, lord
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