Deuteronomy 31:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 31:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 31:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 31:12 — KJV
“Gather the people together, men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God, and observe to do all the words of this law:”
— Deuteronomy 31:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 31:12 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 31:12
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:12: gather, people, together
“Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:12: children, may, hear
“And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:12: may, learn, fear
“If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:12: may, fear, lord
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 31:12: men, children, hear
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