Deuteronomy 6:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 6:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 6:13 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 6:13 — KJV
“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.”
— Deuteronomy 6:13 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 6:13 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 6:13
“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:13: shalt, fear, lord
“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:13: shalt, lord, god
“And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:13: shalt, fear, lord
“If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:13: fear, lord, god
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:13: shalt, lord, god
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