Deuteronomy 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 7:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 7:16 — KJV
“And thou shalt consume all the people which the LORD thy God shall deliver thee; thine eye shall have no pity upon them: neither shalt thou serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto thee.”
— Deuteronomy 7:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 7:16 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 7:16
“And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:16: shalt, people, lord
“Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:16: people, lord, god
“Wherefore, as I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish thee; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:16: lord, god, thine
“The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:16: shalt, lord, god
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:16: shalt, people, lord
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