Deuteronomy 4:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:19 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the hos..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:19 — KJV
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
— Deuteronomy 4:19 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:19 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 4:19
“And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:19: heaven, sun, moon
“And they left all the commandments of the LORD their God, and made them molten images, even two calves, and made a grove, and worshipped all the host of heaven, and served Baal.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:19: heaven, even, host
“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:19: heaven, even, host
“Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:19: thine, even, host
“Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:19: lest, even, host
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