Deuteronomy 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:17 — KJV
“The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air,”
— Deuteronomy 4:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:17 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 4:17
“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:17: likeness, earth, fowl
“And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. life: Heb. a living soul”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:17: beast, earth, fowl
“And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. both...: Heb. from man unto beast”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:17: beast, earth, fowl
“And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:17: beast, earth, fowl
“This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. deliver...: Heb. shut thee up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:17: beast, earth, fowl
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