Deuteronomy 8:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prov..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:16 — KJV
“Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;”
— Deuteronomy 8:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:16 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 8:16
“And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:16: fed, manna, fathers
“But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. for himself: Heb. for his life”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:16: wilderness, fathers, might
“Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:16: might, prove, end
“[To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.] Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:16: might, good, end
“But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. in...: or, as for the Almighty God, in his seat he shall honour yea, he shall honour a god, whom, etc estate: or, stead forces: or, munitions: Heb. Mauzzim, or, God's protectors pleasant: Heb. things desired”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:16: fathers, knew, might
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