Deuteronomy 6:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 6:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 6:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath com..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 6:17 — KJV
“Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.”
— Deuteronomy 6:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 6:17 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 6:17
“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 6:17: diligently, keep, commandments
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:17: keep, commandments, lord
“And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD our God hath commanded you? in...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:17: lord, god, testimonies
“This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:17: keep, lord, god
“Moreover all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee, and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed; because thou hearkenedst not unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which he commanded thee:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:17: keep, commandments, lord
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