Deuteronomy 6:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 6:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 6:20 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What mean the testimonies, and the statutes, and the judgments, wh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 6:20 — KJV
“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”
— Deuteronomy 6:20 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 6:20 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 6:20
“And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: in...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:20: son, asketh, time
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:20: son, time, saying
“And if we have not rather done it for fear of this thing, saying, In time to come your children might speak unto our children, saying, What have ye to do with the LORD God of Israel? In time...: Heb. To morrow”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:20: time, come, saying
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:20: son, time, come
“That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? in time...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 6:20: time, come, saying
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