Deuteronomy 8:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:6 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:6 — KJV
“Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.”
— Deuteronomy 8:6 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:6 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 8:6
“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 8:6: shalt, keep, commandments
“The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:6: shalt, keep, commandments
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:6: keep, commandments, lord
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:6: keep, commandments, lord
“Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:6: therefore, keep, commandments
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