Deuteronomy 4:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:26 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto y..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:26 — KJV
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto ye go over Jordan to possess it; ye shall not prolong your days upon it, but shall utterly be destroyed.”
— Deuteronomy 4:26 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:26 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 4:26
“I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:26: day, perish, land
“For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:26: day, land, over
“Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals; for within three days ye shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the LORD your God giveth you to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:26: day, land, over
“He sent messengers therefore unto Balaam the son of Beor to Pethor, which is by the river of the land of the children of his people, to call him, saying, Behold, there is a people come out from Egypt: behold, they cover the face of the earth, and they abide over against me: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:26: call, earth, against
“Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:26: day, land, over
Pray Deuteronomy 4:26
Generate a Prayer from Deuteronomy 4:26
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse