Deuteronomy 8:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:2 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:2 — KJV
“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”
— Deuteronomy 8:2 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:2 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 8:2
“Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:2: shalt, remember, way
“For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:2: lord, god, these
“Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:2: shalt, lord, god
“If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, beside these three:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:2: shalt, way, lord
“This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:2: shalt, lord, god
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