Deuteronomy 29:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 29:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 29:23 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass gro..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 29:23 — KJV
“And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath:”
— Deuteronomy 29:23 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 29:23 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 29:23
“As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the LORD; so shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell therein.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:23: thereof, any, therein
“I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:23: burning, overthrow, sodom
“And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:23: land, like, sodom
“Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:23: land, thereof, lord
“The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein. all...: Heb. the fulness thereof”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 29:23: whole, land, thereof
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