Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Deuteronomy 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance, and your burden, and your strife?”
Deuteronomy 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 1:12
The rhetorical question 'How can I myself alone bear your cumbrance?' emphasizes the impossibility of solo leadership over a vast nation. The three-fold description—'cumbrance' (burden), 'burden' (load), and 'strife' (disputes)—captures the comprehensive weight of leading Israel: administrative, judicial, and interpersonal challenges. This honest assessment validates the need for shared ministry and preventative structures against leader exhaustion.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 1:12
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“to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;”
“and said”
“Yahweh my God”
“To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”
“saying”
“Why have you dealt ill with your servant? and why haven't I found favor in your sight”
“that Moses sat to judge the people”