Deuteronomy 6:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 6:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 6:18 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou ma..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 6:18 — KJV
“And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,”
— Deuteronomy 6:18 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 6:18 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 6:18
“Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:18: right, lord, may
“That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:18: lord, may, well
“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:18: good, sight, lord
“All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:18: lord, may, possess
“And the LORD said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them. take...: Heb. go in journey”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:18: lord, may, possess
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