Deuteronomy 32:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 32:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 32:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 32:17 — KJV
“They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. not to...: or, which were not God”
— Deuteronomy 32:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 32:17 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 32:17
“Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:17: god, gods, whom
“With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:17: god, gods, whom
“But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. in...: or, as for the Almighty God, in his seat he shall honour yea, he shall honour a god, whom, etc estate: or, stead forces: or, munitions: Heb. Mauzzim, or, God's protectors pleasant: Heb. things desired”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:17: god, whom, knew
“And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. to speak...: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:17: devils, god, knew
“For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them: whom he...: or, who had not given to them any portion given: Heb. divided”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:17: god, gods, whom
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