Deuteronomy 8:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 8:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 8:7 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 8:7 — KJV
“For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;”
— Deuteronomy 8:7 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 8:7 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 8:7
“And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. that...: Heb. that we cut not off ourselves from the beasts”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:7: into, land, brooks
“And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:7: lord, god, into
“I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:7: land, water, fountains
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good. them...: Heb. the captivity”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:7: lord, god, into
“Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 8:7: lord, god, land
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