Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 11:21 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Deuteronomy 11:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 11 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.”
Deuteronomy 11:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Deuteronomy 11:21
The purpose clause: 'that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth.' Obedience brings longevity—both individual and national. The poetic phrase 'as the days of heaven upon the earth' (כִּימֵי הַשָּׁמַיִם עַל־הָאָרֶץ) suggests permanence: as long as heaven endures over earth, so will obedient Israel endure in the land. This recalls the Noahic covenant's stability (Genesis 8:22). However, history proved conditional—disobedience led to exile. New Testament reapplies this to ete...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 11:21
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“and years of life”
“my son”
“For by me thy days shall be multiplied”
“throughout all generations.”
“and his commandments”
“My mercy will I keep for him for evermore”
“to keep all his statutes and his commandments”
“the second death has no power”
“Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.”