Deuteronomy 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace, even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:20 — KJV
“But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace, even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of inheritance, as ye are this day.”
— Deuteronomy 4:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:20 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 4:20
“For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:20: brought, forth, iron
“Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:20: brought, forth, iron
“And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:20: lord, hath, taken
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly. gotten...: Heb. made thee a name”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:20: lord, brought, forth
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:20: lord, brought, forth
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