Deuteronomy 30:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 30:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 30:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whithe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 30:18 — KJV
“I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.”
— Deuteronomy 30:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 30:18 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 30:18
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:18: day, perish, prolong
“For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:18: day, prolong, days
“Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:18: day, days, land
“Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:18: day, prolong, days
“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 30:18: day, prolong, days
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