Deuteronomy 7:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 7:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 7:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 7:6 — KJV
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
— Deuteronomy 7:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 7:6 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 7:6
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:6: art, holy, people
“He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:6: art, people, lord
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:6: art, god, hath
“And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. All...: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered...: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:6: art, lord, god
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 7:6: art, people, lord
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