Deuteronomy 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:6 — KJV
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
— Deuteronomy 4:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:6 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 4:6
“Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:6: keep, therefore, nations
“And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:6: keep, sight, hear
“Now if thou shalt kill all this people as one man, then the nations which have heard the fame of thee will speak, saying,”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:6: nations, hear, say
“Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:6: therefore, understanding, hear
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:6: nations, hear, these
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