Deuteronomy 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:12 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:12 — KJV
“Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;”
— Deuteronomy 8:12 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:12 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 8:12
“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:12: hast, eaten, art
“According to the word of the LORD they gave him the city which he asked, even Timnathserah in mount Ephraim: and he built the city, and dwelt therein.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:12: built, dwelt, therein
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:12: art, dwelt, therein
“And there was no deliverer, because it was far from Zidon, and they had no business with any man; and it was in the valley that lieth by Bethrehob. And they built a city, and dwelt therein.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:12: built, dwelt, therein
“And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:12: hast, art, full
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