Deuteronomy 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:17 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:17 — KJV
“And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.”
— Deuteronomy 8:17 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:17 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 8:17
“Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:17: say, thine, heart
“And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:17: say, mine, hand
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:17: say, heart, hand
“That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid. no grief: Heb. no staggering, or, stumbling”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:17: thine, heart, hand
“And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David: to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:17: thine, mine, hand
Pray Deuteronomy 8:17
Generate a Prayer from Deuteronomy 8:17
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse