Deuteronomy 29:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 29:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 29:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our G..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 29:18 — KJV
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
— Deuteronomy 29:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 29:18 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 29:18
“And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. strange...: Heb. gods of strangers grieved: Heb. shortened”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:18: among, away, lord
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:18: among, heart, away
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:18: heart, away, lord
“And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. present: Heb. found from...: Heb. from after”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:18: away, day, lord
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:18: among, god, serve
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