Deuteronomy 30:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 30:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 30:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 30:19 — KJV
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”
— Deuteronomy 30:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 30:19 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 30:19
“Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:19: call, heaven, earth
“Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:19: before, both, seed
“And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth. upon...: Heb. upon the face of the earth”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:19: earth, against, life
“And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. All...: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered...: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:19: call, earth, against
“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 30:19: day, set, death
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