Deuteronomy 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 9:16 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I looked, and, behold, ye had sinned against the LORD your God, and had made you a molten calf: ye had turned aside ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 9:16 — KJV
“And I looked, and, behold, ye had sinned against the LORD your God, and had made you a molten calf: ye had turned aside quickly out of the way which the LORD had commanded you.”
— Deuteronomy 9:16 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 9:16 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 9:16
“They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 9:16: god, made, molten
“And the LORD said unto me, Arise, get thee down quickly from hence; for thy people which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt have corrupted themselves; they are quickly turned aside out of the way which I commanded them; they have made them a molten image.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 9:16: lord, made, molten
“And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 9:16: sinned, lord, god
“When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 9:16: against, lord, god
“And yet they would not hearken unto their judges, but they went a whoring after other gods, and bowed themselves unto them: they turned quickly out of the way which their fathers walked in, obeying the commandments of the LORD; but they did not so.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 9:16: lord, god, turned
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