Deuteronomy 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 6:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 6:16 — KJV
“Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.”
— Deuteronomy 6:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 6:16 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 6:16
“And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Massah: that is, Temptation Meribah: that is, Chiding, or, Strife”
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“And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.”
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“Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel.”
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“Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies:”
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“But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. lusted...: Heb. lusted a lust”
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