Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 11:18 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Deuteronomy 11:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 11 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.”
Deuteronomy 11:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:18
The remedy: 'lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul.' The Hebrew sum (שׂוּם, 'place, set, establish') indicates intentional, permanent placement. God's words must be internalized, not merely heard. The command continues: 'bind them for a sign upon your hand' and 'frontlets between your eyes.' This produced the Jewish practice of tefillin (phylacteries)—leather boxes containing Scripture worn during prayer. While the command may be partly figurative (meaning constant mindfulness), Jewish tradition took it literally. The point: Scripture should govern actions (hand) and thoughts (e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 11:18
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“hymns”
“which I command you this day”
“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“that I might not sin against you.”
“beloved”
“and for a memorial between your eyes”
“keep your father's commandment”
“though you know them”
“Keep my commandments”
“Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you this day”