Deuteronomy 7:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 7:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 7:4 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kind..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 7:4 — KJV
“For they will turn away thy son from following me, that they may serve other gods: so will the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and destroy thee suddenly.”
— Deuteronomy 7:4 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 7:4 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 7:4
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:4: serve, other, gods
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:4: turn, away, may
“Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. torn: or, as dung”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:4: turn, away, anger
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:4: turn, away, son
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:4: other, anger, lord
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