Deuteronomy 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 5:8 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 5:8 — KJV
“Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:”
— Deuteronomy 5:8 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 5:8 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 5:8
“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:8: shalt, make, any
“When thou shalt beget children, and children's children, and ye shall have remained long in the land, and shall corrupt yourselves, and make a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, and shall do evil in the sight of the LORD thy God, to provoke him to anger:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:8: shalt, make, any
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:8: any, thing, heaven
“The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:8: any, likeness, thing
“Take heed unto yourselves, lest ye forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which he made with you, and make you a graven image, or the likeness of any thing, which the LORD thy God hath forbidden thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 5:8: make, any, graven
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