Deuteronomy 30:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 30:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 30:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his stat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 30:16 — KJV
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
— Deuteronomy 30:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 30:16 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 30:16
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:16: command, lord, god
“Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:16: command, day, lord
“Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:16: command, day, lord
“Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: go: Heb. pass over”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:16: command, lord, god
“If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, beside these three:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:16: command, day, love
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