Deuteronomy 4:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:11 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:11 — KJV
“And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. midst: Heb. heart”
— Deuteronomy 4:11 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:11 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 4:11
“And it came to pass, when ye heard the voice out of the midst of the darkness, (for the mountain did burn with fire,) that ye came near unto me, even all the heads of your tribes, and your elders;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:11: came, near, mountain
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:11: under, burned, fire
“They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon because of the force: but a fire shall come forth out of Heshbon, and a flame from the midst of Sihon, and shall devour the corner of Moab, and the crown of the head of the tumultuous ones. tumultuous...: Heb. children of noise”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:11: stood, under, fire
“A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: a great people and a strong; there hath not been ever the like, neither shall be any more after it, even to the years of many generations. of many...: Heb. of generation and generation”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:11: mountain, darkness, clouds
“And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:11: near, stood, darkness
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