Deuteronomy 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 4:9 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and les..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 4:9 — KJV
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;”
— Deuteronomy 4:9 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 4:9 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 4:9
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:9: take, heed, keep
“Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:9: keep, thine, eyes
“Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: take...: Heb. give not thine heart”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:9: take, heed, lest
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:9: things, thine, eyes
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 4:9: take, heed, lest
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