Deuteronomy 30:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 30:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 30:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 30:12 — KJV
“It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?”
— Deuteronomy 30:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 30:12 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 30:12
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:12: say, bring, may
“Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this, and shew us former things? let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:12: say, bring, may
“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:12: heaven, say, bring
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. from henceforth...: or, from henceforth saith the Spirit, Yea”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:12: heaven, say, may
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:12: heaven, bring, may
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