Deuteronomy 32:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 32:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 32:40 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 32:40 — KJV
“For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.”
— Deuteronomy 32:40 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 32:40 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 32:40
“And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:40: lift, heaven, live
“And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. a time...: or, part”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:40: hand, heaven, live
“Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:40: hand, heaven, say
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:40: hand, live, ever
“And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 32:40: heaven, live, ever
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